The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man for the murder of his 70-year-old grandfather in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state.
Incident Details
The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, May 22, 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspect identified as Bashar Aliyu allegedly stabbed the victim, Ibrahim Maisaje, to death in his room on May 17.
“The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his 70-year-old grandfather to death in Sabon Kariya Village, Ganjuwa Local Government Area,” the statement read.
Police Report
According to a report received by the Divisional Police Headquarters, Ganjuwa, on May 17, 2026, at about 1700 hours, a 58-year-old man resident of Sabon Kariya Village reported that earlier that day at approximately 1630 hours, one Bashar Aliyu, male, aged 26 years, allegedly used a knife to stab his grandfather, Ibrahim Maisaje, aged 70 years, in the victim’s room.
Police operatives immediately visited the scene of the incident. The corpse was evacuated and taken to the General Hospital, Kafin Madaki, where a medical doctor on duty certified the victim dead. Following the report, the suspect was promptly arrested and a preliminary investigation conducted. No exhibit was recovered at the scene.
Investigation and Assurance
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Bauchi, for discreet and thorough investigation. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc(+), condemned the act and assured the public that justice would be pursued in accordance with the law. He further urged community members to promote peaceful conflict resolution and to report suspicious activities promptly to prevent such tragedies.
