The Police in Bauchi have apprehended seven suspects for alleged robbery in the metropolis.
The Spokesman of the command, Ahmed Wakil confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Bauchi.
He said operatives of the command sequel to discreet investigation apprehended the suspects, who terrorised Federal Polytechnic Bauchi; Yelwa, Birshi Gandu, Birshin Fulani, and Gwallameji areas of Bauchi.
Wakil said the suspects were members of a notorious robbery gand, and identified 13 others, now at large.
“Acting on intelligence, detectives attached to Yelwa Divisional Headquarters apprehended another suspect on Sept. 1, 2025. He allegedly coordinated attacks involving about 20 youths from different areas in Bauchi metropolis.
“The gang reportedly invaded student hostels at Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, stealing valuables such as mobile phones, laptops and power banks,” he said.
He said preliminary investigation showed that the suspects had been disposing each of the stolen phones àt N40,000 through their accomplice.
The suspects, he said, engaged in multiple robberies, burglary, injuring victims who resisted, and fled to neighboring states to evade arrest.
The spokesman said the police on Sept. 9, foiled an attempted motorcycle theft at the Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi.
He said operatives of the command acting on a tip-off, rescued the suspect from being lynched by a mob.
Wakli said the Commissioner of Police, Sani Omolori Aliyu, directed transfer of the cases to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), for thorough investigations.
The commissioner urged residents of the state to be vigilant and cooperate with security agencies to protect lives and property.
