Bauchi Police Foil Robbery Attempt in Azare
The Bauchi State Police Command has foiled a robbery attack in Azare and has arrested two suspects.
A statement by the command spokesperson CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil said on Sunday that two locally made guns and a stolen motorcycle were recovered from the suspects.
“On the 25th of October, 2025, at about 0500hrs, a distress call was received from one Adamu Abdullahi of Gandum Wambai area, Azare, reporting that some suspected thieves, armed with locally made guns, invaded his business premises, GKY Food and Oil Mills, Azare, and carted away a motorcycle.
“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives from Azare Division, in collaboration with local vigilantes, immediately swung into action and pursued the fleeing suspects to Lafiya village along the Lafiya–Gwasame road.
“The suspects were identified as Hassan Babangida, a 25-year-old male, and Abdullahi Hussaini, a 27-year-old male, both from Hanafari village in Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi State,” the statement added.
It said that the Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has commended the prompt response of the operatives and the support of the local vigilante group, which led to the successful operation.
He reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating and mitigating criminal activities while ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state.
“Investigation is ongoing to uncover more details about the suspects’ criminal network.
“The Command also urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to the police, enabling a prompt response to security challenges.”
