The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Clement Anthony, in connection with the alleged murder of a community leader and recovered a locally made single-barrel firearm allegedly used in the attack.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement made available on Tuesday in Bauchi.
According to the statement, the incident was reported at the ‘A’ Division Township Police Station on July 19, 2026, by a 47-year-old resident of Unguwar Ngas in Bauchi Local Government Area.
Habib said, “The complainant stated that on the same date, while at Unguwar Ngas, Inkil, Bauchi, one Clement Anthony, a 40-year-old male of the same address, armed himself with a locally made single-barrel gun and intentionally fired it at Mr Jacob Bature, a 55-year-old male, Mai Anguwan Ngas, also of the same address. The victim sustained serious gunshot injuries to his right ribs and slumped unconscious, leaving him in a coma.”
He added, “He was immediately rushed to the ATBU Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where a medical doctor examined him and confirmed him dead as a result of the gunshot. The corpse has since been deposited in the hospital morgue for further investigation.”
The police spokesperson further stated, “Following the incident, police operatives swung into action and arrested the suspect. During the arrest, the locally made single-barrel gun and one empty cartridge were recovered from him.”
Habib said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation.
He added, “The suspect will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”
The statement also quoted the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, as condemning the incident and reaffirming the command’s commitment to tackling violent crimes.
According to Habib, “The Commissioner of Police has condemned the act and assured members of the public that the command remains committed to ensuring that perpetrators of violent crimes are brought to justice.”
He further urged residents to refrain from the unlawful possession of firearms and to promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
