Police arrest Bauchi man for allegedly poisoning motorcyclist to steal bike
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly poisoning a commercial motorcyclist in an attempt to steal his motorcycle in Bauchi metropolis. The suspect, Isiyaka Badamasi, was arrested yesterday, while his alleged accomplice, Ma’aruf Sani, both residents of the Na’ibawa area of Kano State, escaped. The police have launched […] Police arrest Bauchi…
Bauchi police have apprehended a 27-year-old man, Isiyaka Badamasi, for allegedly poisoning a motorcyclist in an effort to steal his Bajaj Boxer motorcycle in Bauchi city, according to the Bauchi State Police Command. Badamasi's alleged accomplice, Ma'aruf Sani, managed to flee during the arrest. The suspects reportedly offered the 21-year-old motorcyclist from Yelwa Tudun a sweet, laced with a harmful substance which left him intoxicated and susceptible to the theft attempt.
The victim, however, raised an alarm, leading to the arrest of Badamasi and the eventual capture of his accomplice, Sani. The victim was hospitalized at Gamuwa Primary Health Care Centre and is currently under medical care. The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has instructed that the case be handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and assured them of their commitment to safeguarding lives and property in Bauchi State.
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