Police nab 14 notorious Sara-Suka thugs, recover knives, machetes in Bauchi

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have apprehended 14 suspected dangerous Sara-Suka thugs in a rapid operation across Bakaro, Kofar Dumi, Tudun Yarima, and Kofar Madaki areas, retrieving machetes and sharp knives.

Spokesman of the Command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed in a crime bulletin issued Monday.

According to him, the suspects, armed with machetes and knives, have been terrorizing residents, snatching phones and cash, and causing injuries.

“On 15th January 2026 at about 1630hrs, a patrol team acted promptly following reports on the activities of thug members (‘Yan Sara-Suka) around Bakaro, Kofar Dumi, Tudun Yarima, and Kofar Madaki areas,” he said.

He added that the arrested suspects, aged 18 to 22, admitted to the crimes during interrogation.

The Spokesman stated that the police team, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of ‘A’ Division Bauchi, CSP Hassan A. Musa, arrested the suspects, including Abbati, 20 years, Mamman 21yrs, Adamu 22yrs, Khalid, 20 years, Abubakar 19yrs, Mahmood 22yrs, Jabir 21yrs, and Haruna 18yrs.

The others are Khalid 18yrs, Abubakar 19yrs, Kabiru 20yrs, Anas 20yrs, Mr. Mohammed 19yrs, and Abdulkarim 22yrs.

SP Habib also relayed a message from the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commending public cooperation and urging continued vigilance.

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