Autopsy ordered after man dies in Bauchi vigilante custody

Homicide detectives in Bauchi, Nigeria, are investigating the death of Abdulrazak Ibrahim, a 39-year-old man who died while in the custody of the Bakin Kura Vigilante Group. The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the incident on Friday, stating that three vigilante members have been arrested. Ibrahim was reportedly invited to the vigilante office following a theft complaint filed by his mother. The group was tasked with investigating the allegation and recovering stolen items. However, Ibrahim died under unclear circumstances while detained. The vigilante group chairman reported the incident to the police on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Police Public Relations Officer SP Nafiu Habib stated that preliminary examination of Ibrahim's body revealed no visible signs of physical violence. An autopsy has been ordered to ascertain the actual cause of death. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has ordered a thorough investigation and condemned extrajudicial actions, warning against 'jungle justice.' The public is urged to remain calm as the investigation's outcome will be made public.

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The command subsequently deployed homicide detectives from the ‘A’ Division Township to the scene.