By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
Clement Anthony, 40-years old has been arrested by Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly shooting and killing Mr. Jacob Bature, 55-years-old Mai Anguwan Ngas of Inkil, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis.
The suspect was arrested by the Command for the offense of culpable homicide and unlawful possession of a locally made firearm.
According the Command PPRO, SP Nafiu Habib, in a statement released to Journalists on Tuesday,, a report was received at ‘A’ Division Township, Bauchi, on 19th July 2026 at about 2030hrs, from a 47-year-old man of Unguwar Ngas, Inkil Bauchi LGA.
The complainant stated that on the same date at about 1900hrs, while at Unguwar Ngas, Inkil, Bauchi, Clement Anthony, armed himself with a locally made single-barrel gun and intentionally fired it at late Jacob Bature, the Mai Anguwan Ngas, also of the same address.
The victim sustained serious gunshot injuries to his right ribs and slumped unconsciously, which left him in a state of coma.
He was immediately rushed to ATBU Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where a medical Doctor examined him and confirmed him dead as a result of the gunshot.
The corpse has since been deposited at the hospital morgue for further investigation.
Following the incident, Police operatives swung into action and arrested the suspect, during the arrest, the locally made single-barrel gun and one empty cartridge were recovered from him.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Bauchi for discreet investigation after which the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has condemned the act and assured members of the public that the Command remains committed to ensuring that perpetrators of violent crimes are brought to justice.
He further urged citizens to desist from unlawful possession of firearms and to promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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