Monday, October 5, 2026 -The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly assaulting police officers and obstructing them from carrying out their lawful duties in the state.
The suspects, identified as Friday, whose surname was not
disclosed, and Yunana Ali, were arrested on October 3, 2026, along Yelwa Road
in Bauchi metropolis.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this
in a statement issued on Sunday, saying the suspects were intercepted by
operatives attached to the ‘E’ Division Patrol Team during a routine
enforcement operation under Operation Velvet.
According to him, the officers requested the suspects to
produce their vehicle documents, but they allegedly refused to comply and
became hostile towards the patrol team.
Habib said the suspects allegedly physically assaulted the
officers during the confrontation, resulting in the uniform of an Inspector of
Police being torn.
He said the suspects were subsequently subdued and taken to
the ‘E’ Division, where an investigation into the incident had commenced.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP
Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged assault, describing it as an affront
to constituted authority and an attempt to undermine law enforcement efforts.
Aliyu warned that the command would not tolerate attacks on
police officers performing their lawful duties and urged members of the public
to use legitimate channels to address grievances.
The suspects, according to the command, would be charged to
court upon completion of the investigation.
The police urged residents to remain law-abiding and
cooperate with officers during routine checks to prevent actions capable of
disrupting public peace.
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