13 Years After, Police Arrest Suspect Who Killed 6 Corps Members, Policewoman, 17-Year-Old Girl In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has finally confirmed the arrest of the alleged ringleader, Kabiru Musa Alias Dawa, accused of killing eight individuals, including a policewoman, six National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, and a 17-year-old girl in Giade Local Government Area of the state.

The Police said the arrest came after a relentless decade-long pursuit with the incident occurring in 2011.

Addressing newsmen, the state Police Commissioner, Awwal Musa Mohammed, said the atrocities committed by Musa and his gang dated back to April 18th, 2011.

According to him, Musa and his gang, armed with dangerous weapons, attacked the Giade Divisional Police Headquarters, resulting in the death of F/No. 020827 W/PC. Rifkatu Bappa and the gruesome murder of six corps members seeking refuge at the station.

The CP detailed how the suspects set ablaze a motor vehicle, attacked civilians, and wreaked havoc, leading to breakdown of law and order.

He added that investigation is underway, promising that the suspect will face trial.

Also, Mohammed revealed that Musa is implicated in another case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.

“This incident occurred on April 26th, 2024, where the decomposed body of a 17-year-old girl, Aisha Mohammad, was discovered in a well in Giade.

“Two individuals, including Kabiru Musa and Anas Adamu, were arrested in connection with the crime. While one defendant denied the allegations, the other confessed to the crime, implicating Musa as his accomplice.”