Two killed in Bauchi mob attack

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Two men have been killed in a mob attack in Bunga Hamlet, Warji Local Government Area of Bauchi State after they were wrongly accused of theft while travelling on a motorcycle.

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The victims, Kabiru Idris (30) and Ibrahim Danliti (40) both from Gabanga Village in Warji LG, were reportedly chased and beaten to death by an angry mob that had crossed from Ningi Local Government.

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According to the Bauchi State Police Command, the incident occurred on May 7, 2026, after a distress call was received about the violent attack in Bunga Hamlet, Dagu Ward.

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In a statement issued on Friday night, the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, said the mob began chasing the victims while shouting “thieves, thieves,” forcing them into a desperate escape that ended in tragedy.

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“The victims, while riding a motorcycle, were pursued by a mob from Ningi LGA shouting ‘thieves, thieves’ until they were intercepted at Bunga Hamlet and subjected to severe beating, which rendered them unconscious,” Habib said.

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He added that police operatives rushed the victims to the General Hospital, Warji, where they were confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

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Following the incident, detectives from the command acted on intelligence and arrested three suspects linked to the attack. The suspects are Samaila Turawa of Gwada, Danbaba Haruna of Gwada, and Ubale Mai Kaji of Ningi.

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The command said the suspects were currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department and were assisting with ongoing investigations, while efforts continue to track down other fleeing members of the mob.

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