Monday, April 27, 2026 -Suspected phone snatchers attacked a 200-level student of Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZU), Gadau, Bauchi State, Maryam Yakeem, cutting of her two fingers and part of her ear.
The incident occurred in Gadau town, Itas Gadau Local
Government Area of the state on April 23, 2026.
Eyewitnesses said four attackers accosted the victim and
demanded her phone.
In the process, one of the assailants used a knife to severe
her two fingers and ear before escaping with the phone as well as two ATM
cards.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who
confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, April 25 said the victim
sustained serious injuries during the attack and that efforts were ongoing to
track down the suspects.
According to the PPRO, the victim is currently receiving
treatment at a health facility in Gadau and may be referred to the Federal
Medical Centre, Azare.
“The Bauchi State Police Command wishes to inform the
general public of its efforts to apprehend the perpetrators of the unfortunate
incident that occurred on 23rd April, 2026, in Gadau, Itas/Gadau LGA, involving
a female student of Sa’adu Zungur University residing off-campus,” the
statement read.
"At about 1930hrs, a report was received at the Gadau
Police Outstation indicating that an unidentified suspect, armed with machete
and knife, attacked Maryam Yakini, a 22-year-old female student, near Villa
Lodge.
"The victim, a student of Gadau Campus of the
University, sustained serious injuries during the attack, including the
severing of her left thumb and ear.
"She is currently responding to medical treatment at
the Teaching Hospital, Azare.
"The assailant also robbed her of personal belongings,
including two ATM cards (Opay and Access Bank) and her school identification
card.
"The Command also wishes to categorically debunk claims
circulating on some sections of social media that the victim d!ed following the
incident.
"These claims are not only misleading and untrue but
also represent a desperate attempt to incite unrest and panic within the
student community.
"Consequently, the Command assures the public of its
commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all students through its
'Safe School Initiative Programme', which will also be improved at all
off-campus areas statewide.
"The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu,
mni, psc (+), further warned students to avoid loitering or reading in isolated
places, especially during night hours.
“For emergencies, complaints, and information to the Police,
Bauchi State Command, call: 0815184941, 08025635508.”
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