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Bauchi police arrest suspect, recover stolen cow

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  • Bauchi State Police have arrested a 22-year-old suspect in connection with the theft of a cow valued at N1.5 million.
  • The suspect, identified as Moh’d Dingi, confessed to the crime and implicated an accomplice who is currently at large.
  • Separately, police are investigating the death of a 33-year-old man found dead in his room, with the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.

Police in Bauchi State have apprehended a 22-year-old man, Moh’d Dingi, following the theft of a cow worth N1.5 million. The arrest occurred after a complaint was lodged on June 12, 2026, by a resident of Mai Yashi Village who reported that unknown individuals had entered his home and stolen the valuable livestock.

The report was received at Gadau Division on 12th June 2026 from a 50-year-old male complainant who resides in Mai Yashi Village, Gadau District. He reported that unknown hoodlums had trespassed into his house and stolen one cow valued at One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira only (N1,500,000.00).

— SP Nafiu HabibDetailing the initial complaint about the stolen cow.

According to SP Nafiu Habib, the command's spokesperson, police operatives responded swiftly, initiating intelligence gathering that led to Dingi's arrest on June 13, 2026. The stolen cow was recovered as evidence. During interrogation, the suspect admitted to the crime and identified an accomplice who is now being sought by authorities.

Consequently, on 13th June, 2026, one Moh’d Dingi, a 22-year-old male of Turu Village, Itas/Gadau Local Government Area, was arrested in connection with the crime. The stolen cow was immediately also recovered as exhibit.

— SP Nafiu HabibAnnouncing the arrest of the suspect and recovery of the stolen property.

Investigations are ongoing, with efforts intensified to capture the fleeing accomplice. Both suspects are expected to face charges in court once the investigation concludes. The police statement indicated that the suspect is in custody while the investigation continues.

Concerted efforts are being intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspect, after which both will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.

— SP Nafiu HabibOutlining the next steps in the investigation, including the pursuit of an accomplice.

In a separate incident, the Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of Aminu Najamu, a 33-year-old man residing in Bauchi Local Government Area. Najamu was found dead in his room on June 9, 2026, two days after he reportedly entered it. The case, initially handled by the 'A' Division, Township, has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Upon receipt of the report, operatives of ‘A’ Division, Township, commenced preliminary investigation. The case was subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and thorough investigation.

— SP Nafiu HabibExplaining the process for investigating the suspicious death.
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