Man’s wrist chopped off in Bauchi political clash
A 24-year-old man, Usman Idris, has had his wrist chopped off with a machete during a political clash in Bauchi metropolis. The incident reportedly occurred at about 11:30 am on Wednesday in the Bakin Kura area of the state capital. The Bauchi State Police Command said the victim was involved in an altercation with one […] Man’s wrist chopped off in Bauchi political clash
A 24-year-old man, identified as Usman Idris, suffered a severe injury when his wrist was severed with a machete during a political altercation in Bauchi metropolis. The incident took place around 11:30 am on Wednesday in the Bakin Kura area of the state capital. According to the Bauchi State Police Command, Idris was involved in a confrontation with Lawi prior to being attacked by another individual, Mamman Gore, who allegedly arrived armed with a machete.
The assault left Idris critically injured and unconscious. He was promptly taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi, where he is currently receiving medical attention and responding well to treatment. The Bauchi State Police Command's spokesman, SP Nafiu Habib, confirmed this information in a statement released on Wednesday.
He also noted that Lawi had been apprehended by officers of the A Division Township in connection with the incident, while efforts were being made to locate and arrest the principal suspect, Mamman Gore, who had fled the scene. The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, strongly condemned political violence and thuggery, emphasizing that such acts are intolerable and will not be tolerated in Bauchi State.
He urged residents to refrain from violence and to promptly report any suspicious activities to the police.
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