Police arrest suspect after armed clash in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has restored normalcy in the Tudun Yarima area of Bauchi metropolis following an armed clash involving suspected thugs. The incident occurred at about 8:30 pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, after the police received a distress call. Patrol teams from the ‘A’ Division Township, alongside other joint patrol teams, were deployed to the area, where they dispersed the hoodlums and arrested suspects linked to the disturbance. The police said several residents who sustained injuries were evacuated to Tashan Babiye Government Hospital for treatment, while some remained in admission.