By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
Seventeen suspects have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command in connection with a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Defamation of Character, House Trespass, Intimidation, Attempted Culpable Homicide and Mischief.
This was following a violent attack linked to a superstitious allegation of witchcraft in Gobirawa Village, an incident that underscores the dangerous consequences of jungle justice and harmful traditional belief.
The ugly incident occurred on 18th October, 2026 at about 0100hrs in Gobirawa Village, Gwana District, Alkaleri LGA of the State.
According to the report, the suspects conspired with three others now at large; Maharazu Isah, Babangida Kadamaje and Yakubu Umaru who criminally trespassed into the house and premises of a 60-year old man of same address, armed with machetes and sticks.
In the process, they attacked and stabbed one Abubakar (other names withheld), inflicting multiple fractures on his left hand and left leg with several other injuries on his body.
His 30-year old son was also seriously injuries, while two motorcycles belonging to the family were damaged.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the attack was allegedly triggered by the death of one Halilu Ahmad, 20 years old of same address on 16th October, 2026, which the suspects attributed to witchcraft/wizardry by the son of the victim.
Sequel to the incident and following a discreet response, on 18th October, 2026 at about 1500hrs, detectives attached to Alkaleri Division, arrested and brought to Divisional Headquarters the arrested Seventeen suspects, all males of Gobirawa Village.
They are Dayyabu Umar, 18 years, Malam Sule Muhammadu, 50 years, Usman Dabo, 20 years, Umar Suleiman, 22 years,
Aminu Ahmad, 18 years and Bello Umar 20 years.
Also arrested are Sani Ibrahim, 18 years,
Abubakar Ayuba, 25 years, 9. Auwal Abdullahi, 22 years, Ayuba Ahmad, 30 years, Halilu Ahmad, 22 years and Umar Rabi’u, 18 years.
The rest are Dauda Rabi’u 20 years,, Ashiru Alh. Abdulkarim, 20 years, Abubakar Lamiru, 25 years, Adamu Ibrahim, 22 years, and Bashiru Rabi’u 20 years.
Meanwhile, due to deterioration of the victim’s health condition, he was first transferred to General Hospital, Alkaleri, and later referred to Ihsan Hospital, Bauchi, for further treatment, as the case now borders on attempted culpable homicide.
Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, for discreet investigation to apprehend the fleeing suspects and ensure diligent prosecution.
The CP frowned at the resort to self-help and jungle justice on the basis of unverified superstitious beliefs, warning that the Command will not tolerate any act capable of causing a breakdown of law and order and assured victims and the public that justice will be served.
The Command therefore called on members of the public to always report grievances to law enforcement agencies rather than taking the laws into their own hands, as contained in a statement signed by SP Nafiu Habib, Police Public Relations Officer.
End By: Ishola Michael, Bauchi
Cap: Police arrest 17 suspects for criminal conspiracy, trespass, attempted culpable homicide, mischief as alleged witchcraft accusation turns violent
Seventeen suspects have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command in connection with a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Defamation of Character, House Trespass, Intimidation, Attempted Culpable Homicide and Mischief.
This was following a violent attack linked to a superstitious allegation of witchcraft in Gobirawa Village, an incident that underscores the dangerous consequences of jungle justice and harmful traditional belief.
The ugly incident occurred on 18th October, 2026 at about 0100hrs in Gobirawa Village, Gwana District, Alkaleri LGA of the State.
According to the report, the suspects conspired with three others now at large; Maharazu Isah, Babangida Kadamaje and Yakubu Umaru who criminally trespassed into the house and premises of a 60-year old man of same address, armed with machetes and sticks.
In the process, they attacked and stabbed one Abubakar (other names withheld), inflicting multiple fractures on his left hand and left leg with several other injuries on his body.
His 30-year old son was also seriously injuries, while two motorcycles belonging to the family were damaged.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the attack was allegedly triggered by the death of one Halilu Ahmad, 20 years old of same address on 16th October, 2026, which the suspects attributed to witchcraft/wizardry by the son of the victim.
Sequel to the incident and following a discreet response, on 18th October, 2026 at about 1500hrs, detectives attached to Alkaleri Division, arrested and brought to Divisional Headquarters the arrested Seventeen suspects, all males of Gobirawa Village.
They are Dayyabu Umar, 18 years, Malam Sule Muhammadu, 50 years, Usman Dabo, 20 years, Umar Suleiman, 22 years,
Aminu Ahmad, 18 years and Bello Umar 20 years.
Also arrested are Sani Ibrahim, 18 years,
Abubakar Ayuba, 25 years, 9. Auwal Abdullahi, 22 years, Ayuba Ahmad, 30 years, Halilu Ahmad, 22 years and Umar Rabi’u, 18 years.
The rest are Dauda Rabi’u 20 years,, Ashiru Alh. Abdulkarim, 20 years, Abubakar Lamiru, 25 years, Adamu Ibrahim, 22 years, and Bashiru Rabi’u 20 years.
Meanwhile, due to deterioration of the victim’s health condition, he was first transferred to General Hospital, Alkaleri, and later referred to Ihsan Hospital, Bauchi, for further treatment, as the case now borders on attempted culpable homicide.
Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, for discreet investigation to apprehend the fleeing suspects and ensure diligent prosecution.
The CP frowned at the resort to self-help and jungle justice on the basis of unverified superstitious beliefs, warning that the Command will not tolerate any act capable of causing a breakdown of law and order and assured victims and the public that justice will be served.
The Command therefore called on members of the public to always report grievances to law enforcement agencies rather than taking the laws into their own hands, as contained in a statement signed by SP Nafiu Habib, Police Public Relations Officer.
