Bauchi Police Arrest 18-Year-Old for Alleged Murder of 17-Year-Old Boy

The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended an 18-year-old individual, Aisanu Nura, in connection with the alleged murder of a 17-year-old boy, Abdullahi Muhammad, in the Darazo Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement released by the command's spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Darazo Divisional Police Headquarters received a report indicating that Muhammad had drowned in the Kari River under circumstances that suggest involvement by Nura. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect allegedly lured Muhammad to the river and drowned him. The Bauchi State Police Command is currently investigating a case of suspected culpable homicide following the tragic incident reported in Kari Village, Darazo Local Government Area. On 24th May 2026, at about 1615 hours, a report was received at Darazo Divisional Police Headquarters alleging that one Abdullahi Muhammad, male, aged 17 years, of Kari Village, drowned in the Kari River under circumstances suspected to involve one Aisanu Nura, male, aged 18 years, also of the same address. Operatives from Darazo Division promptly responded to the scene, arrested the suspect, and commenced preliminary investigation. The body of the deceased is yet to be recovered, and search efforts are ongoing. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Bauchi, for discreet and thorough investigation. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed a professional and diligent investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident. He assures the public that justice will be served in accordance with the law, and anyone found culpable will face prosecution. The Command further urged members of the public, particularly parents and guardians, to intensify supervision of teenagers and to promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.