The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects over alleged illegal possession and fabrication of firearms in Misau Local Government Area of the state.
The command also arrested a 26-year-old man, Lukman Alhaji Nasiru, for allegedly raping a 50-year-old mentally ill woman in Gamawa LGA.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, saying the arrests were recorded as part of the command’s efforts to tackle illegal arms proliferation and sexual offences in the state.
According to the statement, operatives of the Misau Division on September 25, 2026, intercepted Abubakar Ahmad, alias Tino, 30, of Makara Huta Quarters, Misau, while he was allegedly in possession of a locally fabricated pistol loaded with a live cartridge.
The police said preliminary investigation showed that Ahmad was attempting to hand over the firearm to Tijjani Yakubu, 35, of the same address, who was being remanded at a correctional centre over alleged criminal conspiracy, theft and receiving stolen property.
During interrogation, Yakubu allegedly admitted ownership of the pistol and told investigators that he had given it to Ahmad for safekeeping.
He reportedly further disclosed that he bought the firearm from Bappah Kawu, 48, a welder from Tashar Masu, Misau.
Police subsequently arrested Kawu, who allegedly confessed to fabricating and selling the pistol to Yakubu for N30,000.
A search of his workshop also led to the recovery of two locally fabricated dane guns and materials allegedly used for firearm fabrication, including a hacksaw, files and long iron pipes.
The command said the three suspects remained in custody, while the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for further investigation.
In a separate incident in Gamawa, police arrested Lukman Alhaji Nasiru, 26, of Garin Malam Village, over an alleged rape involving a 50-year-old mentally ill woman.
The police said the victim’s younger brother reported the incident at the Gamawa Divisional Police Headquarters on September 25.
According to the report, the suspect allegedly lured the woman to the outskirts of Garin Malam on September 22, where he allegedly had unlawful sexual intercourse with her.
The suspect was arrested following the report, while both he and the victim were taken to the General Hospital, Gamawa, for medical examination.
The police said investigation into the alleged rape was ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, warned that the command would not tolerate illegal possession and fabrication of firearms or sexual offences, while urging residents to provide credible information to the police.
