Bauchi Police Arrest Three Suspects over Woman’s Cutlass murder

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the killing of a woman identified as Khadija, popularly known as Nana, in Toro Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects, Aliyu Musa, 25; Samsu Musa, 25; and Auwalu Kabiru, 22, were arrested on November 2, 2026, following an attack in which the victim was allegedly hacked with a cutlass and sustained severe injuries to her head.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, officers attached to the Zalau Police Out-Station rushed the victim to the General Hospital, Toro, where she was later confirmed dead.

The police disclosed that her remains had been deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while efforts were ongoing to contact her family.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing and assured the public that justice would be served.

The suspects are expected to face further investigation and prosecution.