Bauchi Police Arrest Two Over Alleged Sara-Suka Thuggery

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in separate incidents involving alleged Sara-Suka thuggery, public disturbance and an attempted attack in Bauchi State.

The command said the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to curb thuggery and other violent crimes across the state.

According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, a group of suspected Sara-Suka youths stormed the Wayan Makafi and Unguwan Kur areas of Bauchi at about 9:15 p.m. on October 11, 2026, causing panic among residents.

Habib said a patrol team attached to the ‘D’ Division, Dutsen Tanshi, working with members of the Yan Committee, responded to the incident and dispersed the group, preventing further breakdown of law and order.

However, a member of the community-based security group sustained injuries while helping to restore order and protect residents. The police said he was receiving medical attention and was in stable condition at the time of the statement.

One suspect was arrested at the scene, while other alleged participants fled. The command said efforts were ongoing to track down the remaining suspects.

In a separate incident, police arrested 25-year-old Abubakar Adamu Aliyu, popularly known as Zadous, who was described by the command as a suspected Sara-Suka kingpin. He was allegedly preparing to attack a Peace Corps personnel at the Kofar Dumi area of Bauchi.

Habib said police operatives attached to the ‘A’ Division, Township, acted on information received at about 6:30 p.m. on October 11 and arrested Aliyu at the scene. According to the police, the suspect had previously been charged to court over alleged thuggery and regained his freedom the previous week.

The command further alleged that Aliyu was seeking revenge against the Peace Corps personnel, who had reportedly reported his activities to the police about seven months earlier. The suspect remains in custody, and the police said he would be charged to court after investigations are concluded.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the officers for their response and praised their cooperation with community-based security groups. He warned that the command would not tolerate Sara-Suka activities, thuggery or public disturbances.

The police also pledged to sustain patrols, surveillance and intelligence-led operations across the state. Parents, guardians and community leaders were urged to discourage young people from criminal activities and provide timely, credible information to security agencies.