Police Arrest Three After Mob Action Claims Two Lives In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the mob killing of two men in Bunga Hamlet, Dagu Ward of Warji Local Government Area of the state.

The incident reportedly occurred on May 7, 2026 at about 11:50am after a distress call was received on a mob attack that led to the death of Kabiru Idris, 30, and Ibrahim Samaila Danliti, 40, both of Gabanga Village, Warji LGA.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the spokesperson of the Command, Nafiu Habib said the victims were riding on a motorcycle when they were allegedly chased by a mob from Ningi LGA shouting, “thieves, thieves” before they were intercepted at Bunga Hamlet and severely beaten until they became unconscious.

The victims were taken to the General Hospital, Warji, by police operatives, where a medical doctor later confirmed them dead, the sources said.

The command said detectives, acting on intelligence arrested three suspects, Samaila Turawa of Gwada, Danbaba Haruna of Gwada and Ubale Mai Kaji of Ningi for their alleged involvement in the incident.

The police said the suspects are being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi and are assisting investigators to arrest other escaping members of the mob.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the incident, saying it was barbaric and ordered a discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killings.

He reiterated that no person or group of persons has the right to take the law into their hands and unlawfully take another person’s life.

The command added that normalcy had returned to the area, with patrols and community engagement being intensified to prevent a recurrence.

The spokesperson said all those involved in the illegal act would be identified and prosecuted according to the law.