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