Three vigilantes arrested after man dies in their custody in Bauchi
A 39-year-old man, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, died while in the custody of a vigilante group in the Bakin Kura area of Bauchi. The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three vigilante members and launched an investigation into the incident. The case was reported by the vigilante group's chairman, and the police have assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted. SP Nafiu Habib and Commissioner Sani-Omolori Aliyu have both emphasized the importance of justice and the rule of law.
What happened
- Abdulrazak Ibrahim was invited to the vigilante office after his mother, Hauwa Ibrahim, reported a theft complaint.
- The incident was reported to the police on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at about 6:39 pm.
- Three vigilante members on duty at the time were arrested and detained to assist with the investigation.
- The deceased’s body was taken to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital for preservation, with no visible signs of violence found.
- An autopsy will be conducted to determine the actual cause of death, and the police have promised to make the investigation’s outcome public.
