The Police in Bauchi State has arrested Ibrahim Yahaya, a pharmacist at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi (ATBUTH); Musa Awwal, a medical doctor at ATBUTH, Imrana Ibrahim, a local businessman; and Zakariya’u Isah.
Also arrested was a security guard for allegedly killing a 20 year old security guard, Polmi Dauda.
Late Polmi was allegedly murdered in what is being treated as a potential case of culpable homicide.
The State Police Command through its PPRO, CSP Ahmed Wakili, disclosed this via a press statement issued to journalists on Sunday.
According to him, “On March 22, 2025, at about 12:50pm, the victim’s brother, Mr Danda Dauda, reported the unfortunate incident to the Bauchi Metro Area Command.The case was subsequently referred to the E Divisional Police Headquarters, Yelwa for a thorough investigation.”
“Mr Dauda reported that Polmi had sustained serious injuries due to an altercation with several individuals at a location adjacent to Larema Hotel, where he worked.”
“Despite the swift response of medical personnel at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Polmi was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the facility.”
The PPRO disclosed that preliminary investigations suggested the altercation may have stemmed from an allegation of theft involving clothing and personal items belonging to a tenant.
“In light of this incident, the Police have taken the suspects into custody and are providing critical information to assist in the ongoing investigation. The deceased’s body has been deposited postmortem examination at the ATBUTH mortuary,” he said
The Commissioner of Police has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to comprehensively analyse the case, ensuring that all aspects are thoroughly examined.
The Commissioner has firmly committed to achieving justice and urges the public to remain calm and uphold lawful conduct during this investigative process.
