The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the murder of a young woman, Khadija, in Toro Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
According to the PPRO, the suspects identified as Aliyu Musa, Samsu Musa and Auwalu Kabiru, were arrested for alleged criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.
Habib stated that on 31st October, 2026, the suspects attacked Khadija with a cutlass on her head, resulting in serious injuries.
Police operatives rushed the victim to the hospital for medical attention, where she was later confirmed dead by a doctor on duty.
“The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects on 2nd November, 2026 in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide reported in Toro Local Government Area,” the statement read.
“On 31st October, 2026 at about 1800hrs, information was received from the Officer-in-Charge, Zalau Police Out-Station under Toro Division, that on the same date at about 1930hrs, the suspects criminally conspired and attacked one Khadija alias Nana of Unguwan Gangare, Jos North LGA, Plateau State, with a cutlass on her head, resulting in serious injuries.
“The suspects are: i. Aliyu Musa ‘M’ 25 years old of Babale via Jos North LGA, Plateau State, ii. Samsu Musa ‘M’ 25 years old of Dawa Village, Zalau Ward, Toro LGA and iii. Auwalu Kabiru ‘M’ 22 years old of Tilden Fulani, Toro LGA, Bauchi State.
“Consequently, upon receipt of the report, operatives of the Out-Station swiftly mobilized and rushed the victim to General Hospital, Toro for urgent medical attention. She was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor on duty. Her corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
“Meanwhile, effort is ongoing to trace and contact the family of the deceased, while the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, for discreet investigation and prosecution.”
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the dastardly act in its totality and assures the public that justice will be served.
While encouraging the good people of Bauchi State to always provide timely information to the nearest police formation, he reiterates the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
