Police Arrest Two Over Alleged Kidnap Plot In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects over an alleged plot to kidnap and kill a resident of Machiyar Kuka Village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects were identified as 25-year-old Sunusi Muhammad of Tallaran Village and 20-year-old Idris Aliyu.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the arrests followed intelligence provided by a concerned citizen about threats allegedly made against the resident by unknown persons.

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The victim was reportedly threatened over the phone and asked to pay N1.5 million. The suspects allegedly threatened to kidnap and kill him if he failed to pay the ransom.

Following the information, detectives attached to Bununu Division commenced a covert operation. Muhammad was arrested at about 1:30 a.m. on September 11, 2026, while allegedly attempting to collect the ransom.

“During preliminary investigation and interrogation, the suspect mentioned his accomplice, one Idris Aliyu, 20 years old,” the police statement said.

Operatives subsequently arrested Aliyu based on information provided by Muhammad. The police said both suspects had made voluntary confessions to the alleged crime.

The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for further investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the officers for their professionalism and prompt action. He also appreciated the citizen who provided the information and urged members of the public to report suspicious activities and threats to the nearest police station.

“The Command remains committed to proactive policing and urges members of the public to promptly report any suspicious activities or threats to the nearest Police Station,” the commissioner said.