Bauchi Police Arrest Suspect for Allegedly Poisoning, Attempting to Rob Motorcyclist

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly conspiring to poison and rob a commercial motorcyclist of his motorcycle.

Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police P. Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a press release on Thursday.

Habib revealed that the incident occurred on October 14, 2026, following a distress call received by the police.

The PPRO said preliminary investigation revealed that a 27-year-old man, Isiyaka Badamasi, of Na’ibawa Area, Kano State, conspired with one Ma’aruf Sani of the same address, who is currently at large.

He said in furtherance of their criminal intent, the suspects allegedly lured and poisoned their victim, a 21-year-old resident of Yelwa Tudun Area, Bauchi Metropolis, and a commercial motorcyclist, by offering him a sweet laced with a harmful substance.

“Consequently, immediately after consuming the sweet, the victim became intoxicated, thereby rendering him vulnerable, at which point the suspects attempted to dispossess him of his Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, value yet to be ascertained,” the release stated.

“However, the victim, sensing danger, raised alarm, which attracted members of the public in the vicinity. Isiyaka Badamasi was apprehended, while his accomplice managed to escape.

“Subsequently, the victim was rushed to Ganjuwa Primary Health Care Centre for medical attention and is currently on admission and responding to treatment, while the suspect is in police custody.”

The police spokesman said the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation.

He said efforts had been intensified to apprehend the fleeing accomplice, who will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

“Furthermore, the CP warns criminal elements to desist from such nefarious acts and assures the good people of Bauchi State of the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property,” SP Habib said.