The Bauchi State Police Command says it has arrested 748 suspects and recovered over ₦38 million in cash along with stolen property within the last six months.
Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday to mark his six months in office. He revealed that the Command handled 394 criminal cases in the period under review.
READ MORE: Police Nab Car-Snatching Gang, Buyer of Stolen Vehicle in Lagos
According to him, the cases included 57 incidents of armed robbery with 113 suspects arrested, 78 homicide cases with 171 suspects, and 44 rape and indecent assault reports involving 72 suspects.
He added that 117 fraud cases led to 106 arrests, while other offences such as kidnapping, theft, forgery, and breach of peace accounted for the rest.
The CP highlighted some notable breakthroughs, including the July 12 robbery of a resident, Abdulkadir Garba, who was dispossessed of cash and valuables worth millions before being forced to transfer ₦3.3m to his attackers. Nine suspects were later apprehended and arms recovered.
On August 21, detectives intercepted a stolen Toyota Corolla on Bauchi–Jos Road, leading to the arrest of one Salisu Ibrahim, suspected to be part of a car theft syndicate operating across states. That same day, officers in Jama’are arrested Stanley Lukman, a dismissed soldier accused of stealing vehicles after luring a driver into an ambush. Recovered items included a Mercedes-Benz and a Volkswagen Golf.
Other exhibits recovered over the six months include firearms and ammunition, seven stolen vehicles, motorcycles, plasma televisions, laptops, POS machines, cement bags, illicit fertiliser, food items, and cash.
Aliyu credited the achievements to intelligence-led policing, officers’ dedication, and public support.
“We have remained steadfast in tackling crime and sustaining peace in Bauchi State. Our resolve is to create a crime-free society and prosecute offenders without delay,” he stated.
Kano Police Arrest 10 Over Stolen Motorcycles, Recover Seven Bikes
The Kano State Police Command has intensified its fight against motorcycle theft with the arrest of 10 suspects accused of receiving stolen motorcycles and the recovery of seven stolen bikes.
The breakthrough came after operatives apprehended a notorious motorcycle thief, Dahiru Jibrin, on August 11, 2025.
