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By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi –
An angry mob has reportedly killed one person and injured one other on the suspicion that they stole a dog in Lushi area, a sub-urb of Bauchi metropolis.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Command, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this recently in a statement made available to journalists in the state
The statement was entitled: “CP PLEDGES NOT TO LEAVE ANY STONE UNTORN ORDER DISCREET INVESTIGATION INTO MOB ACTION AND JUNGLE JUSTICE METED ON PETER IN LUSHI”.
He said the unfortunate incident occured on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025.
Wakil, a Chief Superintendent of Police, said that angry youths attacked the two victims, one Peter whose surname is yet unknown and Dokagk Danladi (38) in a secluded area, leaving them with machete cuts.
He said that the two were rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for medical attention where Peter was confirmed dead by a medical personnel.
According to him, the Bauchi State Police Command Commissioner, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has already directed for a “comprehensive investigation into the egregious act of jungle justice inflicted upon an individual named Peter on April 9, 2025, at about 23.30 hrs.This incident involved a mob assault on two persons accused of dog theft.”
He added that: “The victim, Dokagk Danladi, aged 38, was reportedly attacked by a group of youths in a secluded area behind Lushi as a result of the allegations.
“Dokagk sustained severe injuries, including machete wounds to his head, and has since been evacuated to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi for medical attention. His companion, Peter, whose surname remains unidentified, was found at the scene and was regrettably declared dead by medical personnel.”
The Police Spokesman said that investigation is currently underway with the command diligently working to ensure a thorough examination of the incident with specific focus on identifying all individuals involved in the mob assault.
He said that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in the area lead a team of detectives on a visit to the crime scene to gather evidence and to gain a comprehensive understanding of the incident.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, characterised the act as barbaric and detrimental to our nation’s legal framework. He cautioned the indigenes of Bauchi State that under his leadership, the Command would not condone any individuals taking the law into their own hands by inflicting harm on suspects arrested for alleged crimes in such an inhumane and unlawful manner.
“He further emphasised that no individual possesses the authority to treat a suspect in such a brutal manner, and it is erroneous for anyone to assume the role of law enforcement. Suspects apprehended in connection with any alleged crime should be promptly handed over to the police or relevant law enforcement agencies responsible for investigation and prosecution,” he said.
Wakil added that the Commissioner of Police who appealed to the public to remain calm as the investigation progresses assured that the Command remains resolute in its pursuit of justice and is committed to ensuring that those responsible for this heinous act are held accountable.
He urged the community to remain calm during this period and assist law enforcement agents by giving them credible information that will be of help in the prosecution of the incident.
