Bauchi police arrest two suspected thugs, rescue three victims in Ningi

The Bauchi State Police Command apprehended two suspected assailants and saved three victims during a violent incident in Bununu Town, Ningi Local Government Area, on August 17, 2026. According to reports, police officers on routine patrol spotted a group of criminals attacking three male residents aged 30, 31, and 28. The victims sustained head and body injuries during the assault.

The police promptly intervened, resulting in the arrest of two alleged gang members, Ibrahim Hassan, 23, and Bilal Hassan, 22, both from Bununu Town. Other suspects fled the scene after the arrival of the police. They recovered a sharp knife and a sharp-edged animal horn, known as "kaho," from the suspects. The command praised the prompt action of the police patrol team, which led to the arrests.

The three injured victims were taken to the General Hospital in Bununu, where they are now stable. The suspects confessed to the crime during questioning, and police are conducting a thorough investigation. Commissioner Sani-Omolori Aliyu ordered a comprehensive probe, warning that the command would not tolerate thuggery, hooliganism, or any violent conduct threatening public safety.

The police strengthened security in Bununu to prevent further unrest and urged residents to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.