Two arrested for allegedly assaulting police officers in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 2 men for allegedly assaulting constabulary officers and obstructing them from carrying retired their lawful duties successful the state.

The suspects, identified arsenic Friday, whose surname was not disclosed, and Yunana Ali, were arrested connected October 3, 2026, on Yelwa Road successful Bauchi metropolis.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this successful a connection issued connected Sunday, saying the suspects were intercepted by operatives attached to the ‘E’ Division Patrol Team during a regular enforcement cognition nether Operation Velvet.

According to him, the officers requested the suspects to nutrient their conveyance documents, but they allegedly refused to comply and became hostile towards the patrol team.

Habib said the suspects allegedly physically assaulted the officers during the confrontation, resulting successful the azygous of an Inspector of Police being torn.

He said the suspects were subsequently subdued and taken to the ‘E’ Division, wherever an probe into the incidental had commenced.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police successful the state...