The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered several stolen valuables worth millions of naira following a robbery at Birshi Gandu, on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis.
The arrests followed a distress report and a joint operation involving police officers and members of the community.
In a statement released on Sunday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, said four residents of Birshi Gandu, comprising two men and two women, reported the incident at the E-Division on October 17, 2026.
According to the complainants, three armed men invaded their compound, which houses Cozy Resort Hotel, while they were asleep.
The suspects, who were allegedly armed with knives and machetes, reportedly stole several valuables, including Samsung Galaxy S22 and S23 phones, a Redmi Note 14, iPhones, iPads, a Lenovo laptop, a Samsung tablet, power banks, AirPods, office identity cards and a driver’s licence.
The statement read, “Sequel to the report, and in a swift and coordinated response bolstered by operatives of E-Division Yelwa and the courageous community members who tracked one of the stolen phones, two suspects were apprehended.”
The arrested suspects were identified as Abdulshakur Adamu, 20, popularly known as Dan Oga, from Jahun, and Rabiu Usman, 21, from Sabon Layi, Bauchi.
Police authorities said the suspects confessed to the robbery during interrogation and revealed that they allegedly worked with another suspect, Kabiru, also known as KB, from Birshi Gandu, who remains at large.
“Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime and revealed that they conspired with one Kabiru, aka KB, of Birshi Gandu, who is now at large,” the statement added.
The command disclosed that a search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of three smartphones, two power banks, a headphone and a USB cable, which the victims identified as their stolen belongings.
A sharp knife was also recovered as an exhibit.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for further investigation.
The police said the investigation would focus on apprehending the fleeing suspect, recovering the outstanding stolen items and ensuring the prosecution of all those involved.
The commissioner praised the victims and community members for their bravery and cooperation with security operatives, noting that their involvement highlighted the importance of community participation in preventing crime and improving security.
The command also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to provide security agencies with credible and timely information to support crime prevention efforts.
