The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers following an attack on residents of Birshi Gandu, on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis, and recovered some of the stolen items.
The suspects were arrested after four residents, comprising two men and two women, reported that three armed men had invaded their compound, which houses Cozy Resort Hotel, while they were asleep on October 17, 2026.
According to the police, the attackers allegedly threatened the victims with knives and machetes before carting away several valuables, including Samsung Galaxy S22 and S23 smartphones, Redmi Note 14, iPhones, iPads, a Lenovo laptop, a Samsung tablet, power banks, AirPods, identity cards and a driver’s licence.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Nafiu Habib, disclosed that the arrests followed a coordinated operation involving officers from E-Division Yelwa and community members who tracked one of the stolen phones.
The suspects were identified as 20-year-old Abdulshakur Adamu, popularly known as Dan Oga, from Jahun, and 21-year-old Rabiu Usman from Sabon Layi, Bauchi.
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Police said the suspects confessed during interrogation and allegedly identified another accomplice, known as Kabiru or KB, from Birshi Gandu, who is currently on the run.
Items recovered from the suspects include three smartphones, two power banks, a headphone, a USB cable and a sharp knife. The victims reportedly identified the recovered valuables as their property.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation, the arrest of the fleeing suspect, recovery of the remaining stolen items and prosecution of those involved.
The command commended the victims and community members for their cooperation and urged residents to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to help prevent crime and improve public safety.
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