Bauchi police arrest three over alleged killing of lady

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in reference to the alleged homicide of a lady recognized as Khadija, also referred to as Nana, in Toro Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects, recognized as Aliyu Musa, 25; Samsu Musa, 25; and Auwalu Kabiru, 22, had been arrested on November 2, 2026 over alleged legal conspiracy and culpable murder.

According to an announcement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the incident was reported on 31 October by the Officer-in-Charge of Zalau Police Out-Station underneath Toro Division.

The police mentioned the suspects allegedly attacked the sufferer, who hailed from Unguwan Gangare, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, with a cutlass, inflicting critical accidents to her head.

The assertion mentioned police operatives instantly mobilised to the scene and rushed the sufferer to General Hospital, Toro, for emergency medical therapy.

However, she was later confirmed useless by a health care provider on obligation.

“Her corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for preservation and autopsy,” the assertion mentioned.

The command added that efforts had been ongoing to hint and get in touch with the deceased’s household, whereas the case could be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Bauchi, for additional investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing and warranted the general public that these accountable would face justice.

The police commissioner additionally urged residents to supply well timed and credible data to the closest police formation, reaffirming the command’s dedication to defending lives and property throughout the state.