By Beatrice Gondyi, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three security personnel attached to First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Bauchi, over alleged criminal conspiracy, defamation, giving false information, obstruction of police officers and attempted obtaining of money by false pretence.
The suspects were identified as 30-year-old Usman Usman of Guru, Bauchi; 30-year-old Aliyu Musa of Yelwan Lebura; and 35-year-old Haruna Adamu of Rafin Tambari.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the incident occurred on August 9, 2026, when Usman and Musa reported at the ‘E’ Division, Yelwa, alleging that police officers had impounded their Bajaj motorcycle during a night patrol.
The two security personnel claimed that at about 11:00 p.m., a police patrol team led by an Inspector of Police impounded their motorcycle, marked BGR 393UM and covered with black leather, while enforcing the Bauchi State Executive Order restricting night operations of commercial motorcycles and tricycles.
They further alleged that the officers demanded money for the release of the motorcycle, but that when they returned with the money, the motorcycle was missing.
The complainants subsequently accused the police of stealing the motorcycle and allegedly demanded N1.2 million as compensation.
However, the police said an intelligence-led investigation launched after receiving the complaint established that the three suspects had allegedly conspired to remove the motorcycle themselves from the impoundment area.
The Command alleged that while the police team was attending to other offenders, the suspects used a spare key to remove the motorcycle and secretly moved it to the residence of Haruna Adamu at Rafin Tambari, where it was concealed.
The police further alleged that the suspects later reported the matter at ‘E’ Division and deliberately made false claims against police personnel in an attempt to obstruct them from carrying out their lawful duties and damage the reputation of the Nigeria Police Force.
The three suspects have been arrested, while the motorcycle has been recovered.
The police said investigation into the matter is ongoing and that the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of the preliminary investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned what he described as criminal conspiracy and deliberate misinformation against police officers.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to professionalism, integrity and accountability, while urging members of the public, particularly security personnel, to desist from actions capable of undermining public confidence in security institutions.
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