Mob kills suspected thieves over murder of 25-year-old Bauchi motorcyclist
Story by Hamzat Ibrahim ABAGA
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the brutal murder of Muhammad Mamuda Baba Jibir, a 25-year-old commercial motorcycle operator from Misau.
The victim was killed and his Boxer motorcycle stolen by armed robbers, who were later lynched by a mob.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Wakili, detailed the incident, stating, “Yes, there was a case of conspiracy, armed robbery, and culpable homicide.
“On 18 August 2024, at about 2200hrs, we received a tip-off about a body lying in a pool of blood in Anguwan Agwaluma, Misau.”
He added, “The victim’s throat was slit with a knife. The Detectives moved his body to the General Hospital, Misau, where he was confirmed dead.”
The victim, identified as Muhammad Mamuda Baba Jibir, was a commercial motorcycle operator known as Achaba. His motorcycle was stolen by the robbers. His remains were released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic traditions.
On 19 August 2024, two suspects were arrested with the stolen motorcycle. However, they were lynched by an angry mob along the Misau-Kari road. One of the bodies was burnt, though the motorcycle was recovered.
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Commissioner of Police Auwal Musa Mohammed condemned the mob’s actions, stating, “They (the mob) overpowered the police, took the suspects, and killed them. This was barbaric and against our laws.”
He warned that such actions will not be tolerated and stressed that suspects should be handed over to the police for proper investigation and prosecution.
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