The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three members of a local vigilante group following the death of a 39-year-old man, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, while in their custody in the Bakin Kura area of Bauchi Local Government Area.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, August 21, 2026.
According to the police, the incident was reported on Thursday evening by the chairman of the vigilante group in Bakin Kura.
The deceased was reportedly invited to the vigilante office following a theft complaint lodged by his mother, Hauwa Ibrahim. He was allegedly brought in for questioning, recovery of stolen property and to help identify possible receivers of the stolen items.
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The police said Abdulrazak died while in the custody of the vigilantes.
Following the report, detectives from the ‘A’ Division Township were deployed to the scene, while three vigilante members who were on duty at the time were arrested and detained to assist with the investigation.
The deceased’s body was subsequently evacuated to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi, where it was deposited in the mortuary.
The police said an initial physical examination revealed no visible signs of violence on the body. However, an autopsy will be conducted to determine the actual cause of death.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident and assured the public that justice would be served.
The command also warned against jungle justice and extrajudicial actions, urging residents to remain calm while the investigation continues.
The police said the outcome of the investigation would be made public in due course.
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