Former Bauchi LG chairman stabbed to loss of life by son’s mates — Police

The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed {that a} former Chairman of Jama’are Native Authorities Space, Isa Muhammad-Wabi, has been stabbed to loss of life by a gaggle of youths at his residence in Fadaman Mada, behind Authorities Women Secondary Faculty, Bauchi.

This was disclosed in an announcement by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Ahmed Wakil, on Friday, Might 2, 2025.

Wakil stated the assault occurred within the early hours of Friday and that preliminary investigations point out the deceased was allegedly assaulted by acquaintances of his 24-year-old son, Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed.

He stated: “Preliminary investigations revealed that the sufferer was allegedly attacked by acquaintances of his son, Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed, aged 24.

The investigation means that Ahmad Abdulkadir, also referred to as Abba, and Faruk Malami, known as Ajebo, had entered the house round 3.00am and subsequently conspired to assault Mr. Wabi. He sustained a number of stab wounds to the neck.”

The assertion, titled “CULPABLE HOMICIDE: One arrested in reference to ugly killing of ex-LG chair, as CP Sani Omolori visits the sufferer’s household, directs discreet investigation,” additional revealed that the police acquired a misery name concerning the incident at 4:03 a.m. and rushed to the scene.
“Within the early morning of 2nd Might 2025, at about 0403 hours (4.03am), the Police Command acquired a misery name from a Good Samaritan regarding an incident involving an assault by a gaggle of youths at Fadaman Mada, positioned behind Authorities Women Secondary Faculty, Bauchi.

“In response, a devoted staff of officers was dispatched to the scene. They discovered Mr Isa Muhammad Wabi, a 66-year-old former Chairman of Jama’are LGA, in essential situation attributable to accidents sustained within the assault. He was promptly evacuated to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa College Educating Hospital Bauchi for pressing medical consideration.”

Wakil added that one of many suspects was discovered unconscious on the scene.

“One of many suspects, Ajebo, was discovered unconscious on the scene, doubtless attributable to retaliatory motion from an enraged particular person. He was additionally taken to the hospital, the place he was later pronounced useless. Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed has been taken into custody for questioning and has cooperated, offering precious data to the authorities.”

The police say an intensive investigation is underway.

“The Command is conducting an intensive investigation to uncover the circumstances of this unlucky incident and be sure that all accountable events are dropped at justice.”

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has visited the bereaved household.

“The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, visited the deceased home, prolonged condolences to the households affected by this tragic occasion, and warranted them that the investigation will diligently pursue these answerable for this grievous act,” the PPRO stated.