The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers in connection with the theft of a Toyota Hilux vehicle.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Nafiu Habib, the command’s spokesperson, and made available to journalists in Bauchi in Monday.
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According to the statement, on December 12, 2025, at about 1:00 a.m., one Ibrahim A. Markus of Wuntin Dada, Bauchi, a private security supervisor with Royal Security Guard Limited, reported a case of criminal conspiracy and vehicle theft at the B Division Police Headquarters, Bauchi.
The complainant stated that on December 11, 2025, at about 9:30 p.m., he received a distress call from the coordinator of the Bauchi L-PRES Government Organisation, informing him that two private security guards posted to the organisation’s premises along Adamu Jumba Road, GRA, Bauchi, had allegedly conspired and made away with one of the organisation’s official vehicles.
The statement listed the suspects as Yarda John, 19, of GRA, Bauchi, and Jessy Danjuma, 19, of State Low-Cost, Bauchi.
Habib said the stolen vehicle, a white Toyota Hilux with registration number 03B-04 BA, belongs to the organisation. He added that the vehicle was recovered at Bauchi Club, GRA, and the suspects were arrested.
He noted that investigation is ongoing and that the suspects will be charged to court upon its conclusion.
The command assured residents of Bauchi State of its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urged members of the public to continue to cooperate with the police by providing timely and useful information.
