The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers following a machete attack on residents in Bauchi metropolis, recovering a stolen motorcycle and other valuables allegedly taken during the incident.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the robbery occurred around 3am on November 6 in the Rafin Makaranta area of Bauchi.
According to the police, three men armed with machetes invaded the residence of a 26-year-old man, attacked him and inflicted injuries on his head before dispossessing him and his friend of their belongings.
The stolen items included a Haojue motorcycle, two mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, power banks, an MP3 player, perfume and ₦45,000 in cash.
Following a report of the incident, operatives attached to the C Division launched a manhunt, leading to the arrest of two suspects on November 7.
The suspects were identified as Uzairu Rabiu, popularly known as Gwano, and Hafizu Abdullahi, also known as Tora.
Police recovered the stolen motorcycle, two mobile phones and a Bluetooth device from the suspects, while efforts continued to apprehend the third accomplice.
The injured victim is receiving treatment at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, with his condition reportedly improving.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their response and urged residents to provide credible information to support crime prevention.
The incident underscores the importance of effective neighbourhood security and timely police intervention in addressing violent crime across Bauchi State.
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