Bauchi Police Arrest ATBU Students for Criminal Conspiracy, Housebreaking, and Theft

The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended two students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) for alleged criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, and theft.

The suspects, identified as 400L and 500L students, were arrested following a distress call received by the Divisional Police Headquarters Yelwa on September 26, 2024 [1).

*Incident Details*

- Time: 10:00 AM, September 26, 2024

- Location: Yelwa Campus, ATBU

- Victims: Bamusa Mohammed Bako (25-year-old, 400L Urban and Regional Planning) and Yusuf Umar (28-year-old, 500L Industrial Design)

Stolen Items

- 32-inch Hisense TV

- DSTV decoder

- Woofer

- Speaker

- Pair of shoes

- Blanket

- Prayer mat

According to preliminary investigations, the suspects broke into the residence of Raji Rabi'u, a 28-year-old 400L Estate Management student, at 3:00 AM on the same day. They confessed to the crime, stating that the proceeds would fund their final-year project defense.

The suspects are currently under investigation, and prosecution will follow upon completion of the preliminary inquiry. Citizens are urged to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the Rescue Me App or emergency numbers: 08151849417, 09053872273.

SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command.