A Police Constable known as Ukasha Muhammed has been allegedly shot and killed by a military personnel in Bauchi state.
The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, launched an investigation into the tragic incident, as he calls for calm among personnel and members of the public
A press release issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Command, CSP Ahmed Wakil. said, ”on October 10, 2025, at approximately 22:35 hours, a distress report was received by the Bauchi State Police Command regarding a violent incident involving a patrol team led by Inspector Hussaini Samaila, which occurred during a routine patrol in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi.”
“The patrol team encountered an assault on one of its members, Constable Ukasha Muhammed (F/No 533164), by two individuals in front of Padimo Hotel. The remaining members of the team responded swiftly, resulting in the apprehension of one suspect, while the other escaped the scene,” the statement reads.
The apprehended suspect was identified as Private Usman Mubarak (23NA/84/5346), a soldier attached to the Special Task Force (STF) Operation Safe Haven, based in Jos, Plateau State.
In August, a Police Inspector attached to the Mobile Police Unit (MOPOL) was allegedly shot and killed by a soldier in Futuk, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The victim was immediately rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.