The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Clement Anthony, for the murder of a community leader in Bauchi metropolis. The 55-year-old victim, Jacob Bature, was the Mai Anguwa of Unguwar Ngas in the Inkil area of Bauchi Local Government Area and the suspect's neighbour.
The spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, July 20, 2026, stating that officers recovered a locally made single-barrel gun and one expended cartridge from the suspect. According to the PPRO, the incident occurred on Sunday evening, July 19, when the suspect armed himself with the locally made gun and opened fire on the community leader.
Details of the Incident
Bature sustained severe gunshot wounds to his right ribs and collapsed. He was immediately rushed to ATBU Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead. LIB further gathered from some members of the community that the suspect shot the community leader shortly after a little argument between them at a beer parlour.
The police statement read: “The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one suspect in connection with a case of culpable homicide and unlawful possession of a locally made firearm that occurred in Bauchi metropolis. Accordingly, the report was received at 'A' Division Township, Bauchi, on 19th July 2026 at about 2030hrs, from a 47-year-old man of Unguwar Ngas, Bauchi LGA. The complainant stated that on the same date at about 1900hrs, while at Unguwar Ngas, Inkil, Bauchi, one Clement Anthony, male, 40-years-old, of the same address, armed himself with a locally made single-barrel gun and intentionally fired it at Mr. Jacob Bature, male, 55-years-old Mai Anguwan Ngas, also of the same address.”
Victim's Condition and Arrest
The victim sustained serious gunshot injuries to his right ribs and slumped unconsciously, which left him in a state of coma. He was immediately rushed to ATBU Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where a medical doctor examined him and confirmed him dead as a result of the gunshot. The corpse has since been deposited at the hospital morgue for further investigation. Following the incident, police operatives swung into action and arrested the suspect. During the arrest, the locally made single-barrel gun and one empty cartridge were recovered from him.
Investigation and Police Response
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Bauchi for discreet investigation. The suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), has condemned the act and assured members of the public that the Command remains committed to ensuring that perpetrators of violent crimes are brought to justice. He further urged citizens to desist from unlawful possession of firearms and to promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
