Hoodlums tie up couple, steal ₦4m valuables in Bauchi - Police

Police in Bauchi State have arrested two individuals in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Gadau community. The incident involved five armed suspects who allegedly broke into a residence, intimidated the occupants, and stole cash and property valued at around 4 million Nigerian naira.

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On 3rd July, 2026, a 28-year-old complainant, male, resident of Gadau Town, reported at Gadau Division that on 8th June, 2026, at about 0300hrs, five unknown hoodlums armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons broke into his residence.

The victims, a couple, reported that the robbers used machetes to threaten them before tying them up. Stolen items included a motorcycle, five mobile phones, clothing, 1 million naira in cash, and personal accessories. The report was filed on July 3, with the robbery itself taking place on June 8.

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According to the complainant, the hoodlums forced open his bedroom door, intimidated him and his wife with machetes, tied them up, and carted away valuables. Items stolen include one Jincheng motorcycle, five Android mobile phones, 10 sets of wrappers, the sum of ₦1,000,000 cash, one cap, and three wristwatches, all valued at about ₦4,000,000.

Following an intelligence-led investigation, police apprehended Salisu Umar and Sadiq Shehu, both 20 years old. During an identification parade, the wife of the complainant identified Shehu as one of the intruders who forced her to open the main gate for his accomplices. The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the arresting officers and has ordered the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. Efforts are underway to capture the three other suspects still at large, and authorities have assured the public of prosecution for those found guilty.

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During an identification parade conducted, the complainant’s wife recognised and pointed out Sadiq Shehu as one of the persons who entered her room and forced her to open the main gate for the other accomplices.