Suspect Arrested Over Heinous M8rder Of Ex-LG Chairman In Bauchi

A suspect has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command in connection with the heinous m8rder of a former chairman of Jama’are Local Government Area of the state, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Wabi (Dangaladiman Jama’are).

 

Spokesperson of the command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, May 2, 2025, said Wabi was allegedly attacked by acquaintances of his son.

 

According to the PPRO, the suspects identified as Ahmad Abdulkadir, also known as Abba, and Faruk Malami, referred to as Ajebo, had entered Wabi’s residence on Thursday night, May 1 and assaulted him with a knife and hammer.

 

The deceased sustained multiple stab wounds to the neck and was promptly evacuated to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where he passed away while receiving medical attention.

 

One of the suspects, Faruk Malami, was found unconscious at the scene, likely due to retaliatory action from an irate individual. He was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced d3ad.

 

Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed was taken into custody for questioning.

 

“On the early morning of 2nd May 2025, at about 0403 hours, the police command received a distress call from a Good Samaritan concerning an incident involving an attack by a group of youths at Fadaman Mada, located behind government girls secondary school Bauchi,” the statement read.

 

“In response, a dedicated team of officers was dispatched to the scene. They found Mr Isa Muhammad Wabi, a 66-year-old former Chairman of Jama’are LGA, in critical condition due to injuries sustained in the attack. He was promptly evacuated to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital Bauchi for urgent medical attention.

 

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances of his son, Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed, aged 24. The investigation suggests that Ahmad Abdulkadir, also known as Abba, and Faruk Malami, referred to as Ajebo, had entered the home around 0300 hours and subsequently conspired to assault Mr. Wabi. He sustained multiple stab wounds to the neck.

 

“In a related development, one of the suspects, Ajebo, was found unconscious at the scene, likely due to retaliatory action from an enraged individual. He was also taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced d3ad. Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed has been taken into custody for questioning and has cooperated, providing valuable information to the authorities.

 

“The command is conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances of this unfortunate incident and ensure that all responsible parties are brought to justice.

 

“The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu psc (+), mni, visited the deceased house, extended condolences to the families affected by this tragic event, and assured them that the investigation will diligently pursue those responsible for this grievous act.”