Normalcy Returns To Bauchi Community After Thugs Clash

Normalcy has returned to Tudun Yarima area of Bauchi metropolis following a clash involving people suspected to be thugs.

Police arrested some suspects in connection with the incident.

The command in a statement issued yesterday by its spokesman, SP Nafiu Habib, said it received a distress call on Wednesday concerning a violent clash involving armed thugs in the area.

According to the statement, patrol teams attached to the ‘A’ Division Township, Bauchi, in collaboration with other joint patrol teams, were immediately deployed to the scene.

It said the hoodlums were dispersed and some suspects linked to the disturbance were arrested.
The command added that residents who sustained injuries during the incident were evacuated to the Tashan Babiye Government Hospital, Bauchi for medical attention.

While some of the injured victims were treated and discharged, others, including those who were unconscious, remained on admission and are responding to treatment.

The police said preliminary investigation revealed that the unrest was triggered by a 25-year-old man, Babanyaya Aliyu of Tudun Yarima who allegedly conspired with others now at large and trespassed into the residence of one Imrana Idris.

The suspects, according to the police were armed with dangerous weapons and allegedly attacked Imrana’s 27-year-old wife in an attempt to dispossess her of an Itel Android phone.
The attempt reportedly failed, after which the suspects vandalised a motorcycle and a tricycle before fleeing the area.

The police further said in retaliation, Imrana and others mobilised to the residence of one ofthe suspect’s father and attacked his mother.

The woman was rushed to Tashan Babiye Government Hospital where she is currently receiving treatment.
The command said the arrested suspect, Imrana Idris, is currently in Police custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing accomplices and bring them to justice.