The Bauchi State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a suspected political thug who allegedly chopped off the wrist of a 24-year-old man during a political altercation in Bauchi metropolis.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the incident occurred at about 11:30am on October 14.
According to him, the altercation involved one Lawi and Usman Idris, both residents of the area behind Isiyaka Jibrin Quarters, Bakin Kura, Bauchi metropolis.
Habib said that during the confrontation, a man identified as Mamman Gore, an associate of Lawi and resident of the same area, allegedly appeared with a machete and chopped off Idris’s wrist, causing him to collapse and lose consciousness.
He said the victim was immediately rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, where he received medical attention and remained on admission, responding to treatment.
“Following the incident, one suspect, Lawi, has been arrested by operatives of ‘A’ Division Township and is in custody, assisting with the investigation, while the principal suspect, Mamman Gore, who chopped off the victim’s wrist, fled to an unknown destination.
“Meanwhile, concerted efforts have been intensified to track, arrest and bring the fleeing suspect to justice,” the statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned all forms of political violence and thuggery, warning that the command would not tolerate any act capable of threatening public peace and safety.
He urged members of the public to shun violence and allow the law to take its course.
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