Bauchi man arrested for shooting 25-year-old neighbour

September 9, 2026 12:07 am

Ayishat Badmus

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old man, Jabir Yusuf, over the alleged shooting of his neighbour, Hassan Mohamed, also aged 25, in the Toro Local Government Area of the state.

The incident occurred on Monday at Rinjin Gura village, via Zalau Ward, according to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, on Tuesday.

The statement said preliminary investigation revealed that a report was received at the Rishi Divisional Police Station from a resident of Zalau Ward that Yusuf had allegedly fired a Dane gun, hitting Mohamed in the neck and causing fatal injuries.

Following the report, operatives of the Gumau Division mobilised to the scene and rushed the victim to Toro General Hospital for medical attention.

However, the victim was pronounced dead by the doctor on duty.

The police said the deceased’s body was subsequently released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

“The corpse was profiled and released to the family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites. The suspect has been apprehended, and the Dane gun recovered as exhibit. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet investigation and possible prosecution,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Aliyu also warned members of the public against the illegal possession and reckless use of firearms, stressing that anyone found violating the law would face its full consequences.

All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

Contact: [email protected]