The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the suspected murder of Jemimah Dutse, a former All Progressives Congress Women Leader in Bauchi South.

Dutse was found dead in a pool of blood inside her residence at Muazu New Layout, Yelwa, Bauchi, with her throat allegedly slit by unidentified assailants.

The police said the discovery was reported on October 3, 2026, at about 2:07 p.m. by a 49-year-old resident of the area.

Police Recover Body From Scene

According to the police, detectives attached to the ‘E’ Division responded to the report and visited the residence.

The scene was documented before the deceased’s body was evacuated to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for medical examination and autopsy.

The circumstances surrounding Dutse’s death have not been established, and the identity of the person or persons responsible remains unknown.

Homicide Section Takes Over Investigation

Following the discovery, Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, directed that the case be transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department.

The police said the homicide detectives had been tasked with conducting a discreet and thorough investigation to determine what led to Dutse’s death and identify those responsible.

The command said the investigation would also seek to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Police Condole Family, Political Associates

The police command expressed condolences to Dutse’s family, friends and political associates following her death.

It assured the public that efforts were underway to apprehend those responsible and said further developments would be communicated as the investigation progresses.

The police have not announced any arrests in connection with the case.

The killing has raised concerns in Bauchi, with investigators now working to establish the motive and circumstances surrounding the death of the former APC women leader.