Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one suspect after suspected political thug chopped off 24-year-old man’s wrist.
Spokesperson for command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in statement on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
According to Habib, incident happened on Wednesday at about 11:30 hours, when political altercation ensued between one Lawi and one Usman.
In course of altercation, one Mamman Gore of same address, associate of said Lawi, emerged armed with sharp machete and chopped off wrist of victim, Usman Idris, causing him to collapse and fall unconscious.
Victim was promptly evacuated and rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, ATBUTH, Bauchi, where he received immediate medical attention and is currently admitted and responding to treatment.
“Bauchi State Police Command has recorded case of political violence resulting in grievous hurt, where 24-year-old man had his wrist chopped off by political thug,” statement read.
Following incident, one suspect, Lawi, has been arrested by operatives of ‘A’ Division Township, and is in custody assisting with investigation, while principal suspect, Mamman Gore, who chopped off victim’s wrist, fled to unknown destination.
Meanwhile, concerted efforts have been intensified to track, arrest, and bring fleeing suspect to justice.
Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemns in strong terms all forms of political violence and thuggery, and warns that Command will not condone any act capable of threatening public peace and safety.
