The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the m8rder of a 51-year-old accused of witchcraft in Dandango.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
According to the PPRO, the victim, Monday Chiroma, and another resident, Yelwa Bango, were attacked by a group of men who accused them of bewitching a 20-year-old woman, Jamila Anthony, who later d!ed while receiving treatment at a hospital.
The two victims were rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi, for medical attention.
Chiroma was certified d3ad, while Bango was treated and admitted.
“On 21st July 2026 at about 1230hrs, a report was received at E-Division Yelwa, from one Mr. Bala (other names withheld), of Danga Security, and one other man, both of Dandango area. They reported and presented the lifeless body of one Monday Chiroma, male, 51 years, also of same address,” the statement read.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that on 20th July, 2026 at about 2330hrs, Danjuma Anthony, 25-years-old; Ayuba Anthony, 22-years-old years (aka Babaru), Christopher Adamu, 34-years-old, Peter Monday (aka Maimako), Joshua Christopher, Babangida Monday, Ali Yakubu, Iliya Yakubu (aka Ashe), Sati Monday, and Bulus Monday (aka Gagau) all of Dandango, allegedly conspired and attacked the duo.
“The attack was reportedly carried out on the suspicion that the victims were responsible for bewitching one Jamila Anthony, a 20-years-old female victim who is a daughter of Yelwa Bango, who later died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Gudun Hausawa, Bauchi.
“The victims were rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi, for medical attention.
“Regrettably, Monday Chiroma was certified d3ad, while Yelwa Bango was treated and admitted.
“Following a swift response by operatives of E-Division, three suspects were arrested. They are: Danjuma Anthony, 25 years; Ayuba Anthony, 22 years; and Christopher Adamu, 34 years.
“During interrogation, they confessed to the offence.
“Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing in collaboration with Danga Security and the community to apprehend the remaining suspects who are currently at large.
“The case has also been transferred to SCID, Bauchi, for discreet investigation and prosecution.”
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc(+), has condemned the incident in strong terms.
He urged members of the public to shun violence and jungle justice, and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
He further reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice for victims and maintaining law and order across the State.