Police arrest two suspects over attack on PDP Secretariat in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended two individuals suspected of involvement in the attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Bauchi. The incident, which took place on May 24, 2026, resulted in significant property damage and disruption of political activities.

Operatives from the ‘B’ Division, GRA Bauchi, made the arrests following the attack, which occurred during a political gathering related to a governorship declaration event organized by a faction of the state's PDP. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the suspects are being investigated for criminal conspiracy, disturbance of public peace, and malicious damage.

Unidentified individuals reportedly stormed the PDP Secretariat, located along the Maiduguri Bypass, while the party's governorship primary election was in progress. The attackers disrupted the proceedings, causing panic among attendees. They are accused of vandalizing campaign banners belonging to a governorship aspirant and smashing the windscreens of several vehicles parked at the venue before fleeing on motorcycles.

An intelligence-led investigation led to the identification and arrest of the suspects, identified as Hamza Abdullahi, known as “Dawa,” and Abdul Malik Dahiru, also known as “Black.” Both are residents of Bauchi. They have been transferred to the Violent Crime Response Unit for further investigation and will face charges in court upon completion of the process. The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, issued a stern warning against any acts that could destabilize public peace, particularly during political events, and assured the public of the command's commitment to maintaining law and order.

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The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, warned against acts capable of undermining public peace, especially during political activities. He assured residents that the command remains committed to maintaining law and order and will not tolerate political violence, thuggery or any form of criminality.