Residents of Gwallaga area in Bauchi metropolis have been thrown into fear following the killing of a 33-year-old man, Najamu Aminu, who was found murdered in his room on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
According to residents, the deceased was discovered lifeless in a pool of blood, with indications that he was attacked while sleeping at night. The incident has sparked panic and confusion within the community.
The killing was reported to the Township Police ‘A’ Division, whose operatives evacuated the corpse. The body was later released to the family within three hours for burial.
Speaking on the incident on Friday, the team lead of the Organisation for African Child Development and Human Rights Protection, Barr. Alkasim Muhammad, criticised the alleged silence of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) days after the homicide.
The organisation alleged that as of June 10, 2026, the DPO had not invited or arrested any suspect in connection with the killing. It also questioned the handling of the case at the divisional level.
“Why did the DPO so quickly release the deceased’s body for burial within three hours without proper investigation? Why was the case not transferred to the State CID for further investigation, given the nature of the crime? Why has the police failed to revisit the crime scene for evidence gathering?” the group queried.
The organisation called on the Commissioner of Police to set up a special investigative team to thoroughly investigate the case.
It also demanded the exhumation of the victim’s body for autopsy, the immediate arrest of suspects for interrogation, and the replacement of the DPO within 24 hours, alleging possible compromise in the investigation. It further urged the constitution of a panel to review the officer’s handling of the case.
Meanwhile, the Police Command, through its spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, confirmed that the case was reported at the A Division, Township, and that preliminary investigations had commenced.
He said the case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet and thorough investigation.
Operatives of the SCID have already taken over the matter to determine the circumstances surrounding the death and to apprehend those responsible.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, assures the public that the Command will leave no stone unturned to ensure justice is served,” the statement added. He also urged members of the public with useful information to assist the investigation by reporting to the nearest police station or the investigating team.
