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Four Dead As Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc At Bauchi Trade Fair

At least four traders have lost their lives due to a severe rainstorm accompanied by strong winds that struck the IBB Square in Bauchi State, the venue of the recently concluded North East Trade Fair.The storm, which began late last night, claimed two lives on the spot and caused extensive damage to the Gombe and Yobe States pavilions, as well as

Bauchi Police Arrest Killer Of 6 Corps Members In 2011 Post-election Violence

A man, Kabiru Musa AKA Dawa, the mastermind of the 2011 post-election violence that led to the death of six corps members and a policewoman in Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has been arrested by the police.Recall that in 2011, some CPC supporters took to violence immediately after the presidential election to express their dissatisfa
Policeman Disguises As Buyer To Catch Father Who Wanted To Sell Daughter For ₦1.5m In Bauchi

The Police in Bauchi state have arrested a 49-year-old father accused of attempting to sell his 5-year-old daughter for ₦1.5 million.The Commissioner of Police in the state, Auwal Muhammad, disclosed this on Thursday in Bauchi at a news conference.Muhammad said the suspect, who claimed to be a staff of Warji Local Government Council, was arreste

Bauchi Sharia Court Sentences Middle-Aged Man, Abdullahi Sani To Death By Stoning For Homosexuality

In a recent legal verdict that has stirred controversy and sparked debate on human rights, a middle-aged man identified as Abdullahi Sani, hailing from Unguwar Makara Huta, has been condemned to death by stoning by a Sharia Court in Ningi, Bauchi State.The judgment was pronounced by Sharia Judge Abdullahi Aliyu Doya during a court session held on
Man, Sa’idu Risk 14Yrs Jail Term With An Option Of N100k Fine For Sodomizing 12Yr Old Boy In Bauchi

A 39-year-old man identified as Sa’idu Mohammed has been handed a 14-year jail sentence by Justice Mu’azu Abubakar of the Bauchi State High Court on Tuesday, April 16, for sodomising a 12-year-old boy.Prosecution counsel, Mr S. M. Toro, told the court that the convict on June 16, 2022, lured the victim to a river in the Yelwa community and sod

Tragic Clash During Sallah Procession In Bauchi Leaves Traditional Ruler’s Son, 3 Others Dead In Bauchi

In a distressing turn of events during the Sallah celebrations in Bauchi, a violent clash between two local security groups resulted in the death of at least four individuals, including the son of a traditional ruler, authorities reported.The confrontation erupted on Wednesday during a traditional procession to the Government House involving the Y
‘I Didn’t Threaten Remi Tinubu’- Controversial Bauchi Cleric Abdul’aziz Denies

Controversial Islamic cleric Idris Abdul’aziz, the chief imam of Dusten-Tanshi Jumma’ah Mosque Bauchi, has denied threatening the life of the president’s wife, Oluremi Tinubu.He cleared the air at his first public appearance after his return from self-imposed exile.Speaking while closing this year’s Ramadan commentary of the Holy Qur’an

Peter Obi Storms Bauchi, Donates Borehole, Gives Families Cash Ahead of Sallah Celebration

Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has called upon Muslim faithful to utilize the final 10 days of Ramadan to pray for the country and its leaders, seeking God's guidance in utilizing public funds for the common good.Obi stated this while commissioning a borehole he donated to the Sabon lay
Man, Isyaku Babale Fatally Stab Elder Brother In Bauchi Following Argument Over "Sholi" Liquid

A tragic incident unfolded in Bauchi as the police apprehended Isyaku Babale, 30, for allegedly fatally stabbing his elder brother amidst a heated argument over the consumption of a locally made liquid substance known as "Sholi."According to a statement issued by the Bauchi Command of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday, the suspect'

15yr Old Son Of Retired Police Officer Stabbed to Death by Friend in Bauchi

A tragedy occurred in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State as 15-year-old Adamu Isa, the son of a retired police officer, was reportedly fatally stabbed by his friend, Abubakar Isa.The incident was said to have occurred on March 27 following a heated argument between the friends.DAILY POST reports that the latest incident is coming barely t
Seventeen Internet Fraudsters Sentenced In Bauchi

In a significant legal development, seventeen individuals involved in internet fraud, commonly known as "yahoo-yahoo," have received varying jail terms after pleading guilty to separate charges filed against them by the Gombe Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The suspects were arraigned before Justices

20yr Old Man Arrested For Kidnap, Murder Of Police Officer’s Son In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended a suspect in connection with the kidnapping and subsequent killing of 12-year-old Christopher Bala in Magama town, Gumau Local Government Area of the state.Daily Post reports that the victim, who was reportedly abducted on March 21, 2024, while on an errand, is the son of a Police officer, ASP Bala Y
Tragedy As 4 Die In Bauchi Auto Crash, Over N1.6Million Recovered From Victims

Patrick Ikaba, the Sector Commander of the State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has verified the fatalities of four individuals in a road accident at Rinji village.The village is in the Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident occurred along the busy Bauchi-Jos Federal Highway.The Command also stated that i

Death Toll In Stampede During Bauchi Almsgiving Zakat Rises To 7

The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed that three more women have died following a stampede at the venue of an almsgiving Zakat, bringing the number of deaths recorded to seven.Gistmania reports the stampede occurred at about 10 am at the Shafa Holdings Company Plc headquarters along Jos Road, on Sunday which led to the death of four women.
Four Persons Feared Dead As Stampede Breaks Out During Ramadan Almsgiving Zakat In Bauchi

Four persons have lost their lives in Bauchi State as a result of a stampede during an almsgiving zakat event for the poor.The stampede occurred at about 10am at the Shafa Holdings Company plc headquarters along Jos Road, on Sunday.A 17-year-old identified as Naima Abdullahi, is currently receiving medical treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa U

Police In Bauchi Arrest Three-man Gang For Extortion And Threats Of Kidnapping

The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the dismantling of a three-man gang engaged in extortion and threats of kidnapping, following the arrest of the suspects involved.According to the spokesperson for the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, ANIPR, the suspects were apprehended for criminal conspiracy, intimidation, threat to life, and attem

Ex-convict, Two Others Apprehended For Motorcycle Theft In Bauchi

Bauchi State Police have apprehended an ex-convict alongside two other individuals for their alleged involvement in the theft of a motorcycle in the Gidan Ruwa area of the state.The suspects, identified as Yusuf Adamu, aged 30, Mohammed Sanusi, aged 20, and Masa’ud Ibrahim, also aged 20, reportedly stole a motorcycle valued at N400,000 and subse

Eyes of a Young Boy Plucked Out By Suspected Ritualists in Bauchi State

The eyes of a young boy have been plucked out by suspected ritualists in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report but it was gathered that the victim was herding animals in the bush when the unknown assailants ambushed him and forcefully gouged out his eyes. The boy
Tragedy As 2 Children Burnt To Death Following Fire Incident In Bauchi Residence

Two children have been burnt to death in Bauchi following a fire incident in their residence, the Police said in a statement on Monday.The statement issued by Spokesperson of Bauchi State Police Command, SP Ahmed Wakil, also said a suspected motorcycle thief was set ablaze by a mob at Magamar Gumau market, Toro Local government area of the state.W

Gunmen Reportedly Kill Kidnapped Bauchi Monarch

The village head of Riruwai in Lame District of Bauchi Emirate in Toro LGA of Bauchi State, Alh Garba Badamasi has been reportedly killed after he was kidnapped from his Palace three days ago. It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the community on Friday, 15th of March.One of the traditional title holders of the village who confirmed the develop
Residents Mourn As Two Kids Die In Devastating Fire Outbreak In Bauchi

Tragedy struck the Madina Quarters community in Bauchi as a devastating house fire claimed the lives of two young siblings, Zainab Bashir Muhammad, affectionately known as Hibba, and her sister Ummu Salma Bashir. The children, aged 7 and 5 respectively, perished in the blaze which erupted near Barden Gabas Primary School, adjacent to Tirwun Quarte

Brutal Murder Of 3-Yr-Old Girl, Asiya Zakari Ya’u By Ritualists Sparks Outrage in Bauchi State

Shock and outrage have gripped Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State following the gruesome murder of a 3-year-old girl, Asiya Zakari Ya’u, allegedly by suspected ritualists who mutilated her body, removing her eyes and vagina.The harrowing discovery was made after the girl had been declared missing for two agonizing days, sending waves of
Police Arrests Medical Personnel Who Planned To Kill His Cousin And Wife In Bauchi

The State Intelligence Department (SID) attached to Bauchi State Police Command has foiled a robbery plot that could have led to culpable homicide.The Police also arrested one Mustapha Tahiti, a 35-year-old medical recorder with the Maternity Clinic Kofar Ran, Bauchi metropolis in connection with a robbery attempt.According to a Police crime bulle

Bauchi Gov's Son, Abdullah Mohammed Blames Nigeria's Economic Woes On Oil Theft

Abdullah Mohammed, the son of the Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has blamed Nigeria's economic woes on oil theft.Abdullah stated this in a post on Sunday, February 25, when he shared a screenshot of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo's statement at a recent book launch.Obasanjo, who was represented by former governor of Niger Stat
Suspected Phone Snatchers Offer N78,000 Bribe To Investigating Officer After Arrest In Bauchi

Two suspected phone snatchers, Atiku Mohammed and Suleiman Habibu have been accused of offering a N78,000 bribe to the police after they were arrested in Bauchi State. Spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday February 18, said the suspects were arrested with nine mobile phones allegedl

Bauchi Police Arrest Man, Abdullahi Mohammed For Stabbing Motorcycle Owner & Stealing His Bike

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a suspect who stabbed a motorcycle owner and made away with his bike along Ningi road. Spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, February 18, 2024, said the suspect, Abdullahi Mohammed, was arrested an hour after the incident. �

Hardship: Bauchi Governor Cries Out On How Angry Nigerians Are

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has lamented that Nigerians are angry. He said the anger is as a result of hunger caused by inflation and food insecurity. Mohammed stated this during his opening remarks at the State Executive Council emergency meeting. The governor disclosed readiness to engage stakeholders for the development of aquaculture
Head Teacher, Jalaludeen Zakari, Gets 11 Years Jail For ‘fingering’ Six-yr-old Pupil In Bauchi

A head teacher, Jalaludeen Zakari, from Burra village in the Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting one of his students.The verdict was delivered by Justice Nana Fatimah Jibrin, the Presiding Judge of Bauchi State High Court No. 11.Barrister Dayabu Ayuba, the Prosecuting Counse
PHOTOS: Horror As Four Women Killed As Mining Site Collapses In Bauchi

Four women were killed when a mining site collapsed in Gudum Sayawa, a rural settlement of the Bauchi metropolis in Bauchi state.According to a Nigerian Tribune report published on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, residents of Gudum Sayawa are mostly agrarian people who engage in all-season farming but recently ventured into mining activities in order t
Bauchi Man, Yusuf Aminu Jailed For Duping FCMB Of N1.6m

A businessman, Yusuf Aminu, has been jailed by a Bauchi State High Court for three years for dishonesty and obtaining N1.6 million from First City Monument Bank (FCMB) under false pretence.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.According to the statement, the Gombe Zonal Command of the EFCC a

Bauchi News, Photos and Videos

Four Dead As Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc At Bauchi Trade Fair

Bauchi Police Arrest Killer Of 6 Corps Members In 2011 Post-election Violence

Policeman Disguises As Buyer To Catch Father Who Wanted To Sell Daughter For ₦1.5m In Bauchi

Bauchi Sharia Court Sentences Middle-Aged Man, Abdullahi Sani To Death By Stoning For Homosexuality

Man, Sa’idu Risk 14Yrs Jail Term With An Option Of N100k Fine For Sodomizing 12Yr Old Boy In Bauchi

Tragic Clash During Sallah Procession In Bauchi Leaves Traditional Ruler’s Son, 3 Others Dead In Bauchi

‘I Didn’t Threaten Remi Tinubu’- Controversial Bauchi Cleric Abdul’aziz Denies

Peter Obi Storms Bauchi, Donates Borehole, Gives Families Cash Ahead of Sallah Celebration

Man, Isyaku Babale Fatally Stab Elder Brother In Bauchi Following Argument Over "Sholi" Liquid

15yr Old Son Of Retired Police Officer Stabbed to Death by Friend in Bauchi

Seventeen Internet Fraudsters Sentenced In Bauchi

20yr Old Man Arrested For Kidnap, Murder Of Police Officer’s Son In Bauchi

Tragedy As 4 Die In Bauchi Auto Crash, Over N1.6Million Recovered From Victims

Death Toll In Stampede During Bauchi Almsgiving Zakat Rises To 7

Four Persons Feared Dead As Stampede Breaks Out During Ramadan Almsgiving Zakat In Bauchi

Police In Bauchi Arrest Three-man Gang For Extortion And Threats Of Kidnapping

Ex-convict, Two Others Apprehended For Motorcycle Theft In Bauchi

Eyes of a Young Boy Plucked Out By Suspected Ritualists in Bauchi State

Tragedy As 2 Children Burnt To Death Following Fire Incident In Bauchi Residence

Gunmen Reportedly Kill Kidnapped Bauchi Monarch

Residents Mourn As Two Kids Die In Devastating Fire Outbreak In Bauchi

Brutal Murder Of 3-Yr-Old Girl, Asiya Zakari Ya’u By Ritualists Sparks Outrage in Bauchi State

Police Arrests Medical Personnel Who Planned To Kill His Cousin And Wife In Bauchi

Bauchi Gov's Son, Abdullah Mohammed Blames Nigeria's Economic Woes On Oil Theft

Suspected Phone Snatchers Offer N78,000 Bribe To Investigating Officer After Arrest In Bauchi

Bauchi Police Arrest Man, Abdullahi Mohammed For Stabbing Motorcycle Owner & Stealing His Bike

Hardship: Bauchi Governor Cries Out On How Angry Nigerians Are

Head Teacher, Jalaludeen Zakari, Gets 11 Years Jail For ‘fingering’ Six-yr-old Pupil In Bauchi

PHOTOS: Horror As Four Women Killed As Mining Site Collapses In Bauchi

Bauchi Man, Yusuf Aminu Jailed For Duping FCMB Of N1.6m

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