Police foil attempted theft of Bauchi emirate council vehicle
The Bauchi State Police Command has stopped an attempt to steal a Toyota Hilux vehicle belonging to the Bauchi Emirate Council. The incident happened on January 5, 2026, after a council worker raised an alarm when the vehicle suddenly went missing while parked at a filling station in Bauchi. The vehicle was on official duty […]
Cholera outbreak claim 58 lives in Bauchi
Bauchi State is facing another health crisis as a fresh outbreak of cholera has claimed at least 58 lives across 14 out of its 20 local government areas. Officials also confirmed 258 new cases of the disease, raising concerns about the state’s health system. Speaking during the inauguration of two response committees — the State […]
Fire guts district head’s residence in Bauchi
A fire incident has destroyed the home of Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammad, the District Head of Lere. The house is located in the Gwallaga area of Bauchi city. The unfortunate event was confirmed by Mallam Yunusa Ado, a respected traditional titleholder known as the Sa’in Tafawa Balewa. He explained that the fire broke out on Monday, […]
Five arrested as police dismantle illicit fertiliser production syndicate in Bauchi
The police in Bauchi State have shut down a group that was making and selling fake fertiliser. They arrested five people connected to this illegal activity. On May 20, 2025, the police shared that they found machines and fake fertiliser products during their raid. The operation started when officers got a tip about fake fertiliser […]
Man sentenced to death for stabbing friend over phone charger
A High Court in Bauchi State has sentenced Usman Abdullahi to death by hanging for killing his friend, Zaidu Adamu Kofar Dumi, during a fight over a phone charger. The incident occurred on May 12, 2021, when Abdullahi argued with Zaidu and another friend, Ziya’u Abdulhadi, about the phone charger. During the argument, Abdullahi attacked […]