The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered stolen valuables worth millions of naira following a robbery in Birshi Gandu, on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis.

The arrests followed a distress report and a coordinated operation involving police operatives and community members, the command said.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

According to the statement, four residents of Birshi Gandu, comprising two men and two women, reported at the E-Division Police Station on October 17 that three armed men had invaded their compound while they were asleep.

The compound also houses Cozy Resort Hotel.

Suspects Allegedly Stole Phones, Laptops

The attackers were reportedly armed with knives and machetes and allegedly stole several valuables, including Samsung Galaxy S22 and S23 phones, a Redmi Note 14, iPhones, iPads, a Lenovo laptop and a Samsung tablet.

Other items reportedly stolen included power banks, AirPods, office identity cards and a driver’s licence.

Following the complaint, police operatives from E-Division, Yelwa, worked with community members who tracked one of the stolen phones, leading to the arrest of two suspects.

The suspects were identified as Abdulshakur Adamu, 20, popularly known as Dan Oga, of Jahun, and Rabiu Usman, 21, of Sabon Layi, Bauchi.

Police Recover Stolen Items, Knife

The police said the suspects allegedly confessed during interrogation and disclosed that they had worked with another suspect, identified as Kabiru, also known as KB, from Birshi Gandu.

Kabiru is currently at large, according to the command.

A search conducted following the arrests reportedly led to the recovery of three smartphones, two power banks, a headphone and a USB cable. The victims identified the recovered items as their property.

A sharp knife was also recovered as an exhibit.

Investigation Continues

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

The investigation is expected to focus on apprehending the fleeing suspect, recovering the remaining stolen property and ensuring the prosecution of those found culpable.

Aliyu commended the victims and community members for their cooperation with the police, noting the role of public participation in crime prevention.

The command also urged residents to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to help combat crime and protect lives and property across the state.

The suspects remain accused persons, and the allegations against them have yet to be established in court.