The Bauchi State Police Command has initiated a comprehensive investigation into a horrific incident of jungle justice that occurred on April 9, 2025, in Lushi.
According to the Command's Public Relations Officer CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, "Two individuals, Dokagk Danladi, 38, and Peter (surname unknown), were accused of dog theft and brutally attacked by a mob of youths."
Wakil said reports indicates that, "Dokagk Danladi sustained severe injuries, including machete wounds to the head, and is currently receiving medical attention at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi. Unfortunately, Peter was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel."
He said, "The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has condemned the act as "barbaric and detrimental to our nation's legal framework." He emphasized that the police will not tolerate individuals taking the law into their own hands and warned that suspects should be handed over to the authorities for investigation and prosecution."
The police are urging the public to remain calm and assist in the investigation by providing relevant information. The Command is committed to ensuring that those responsible for this heinous act are held accountable.
The investigation is being led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), who is working with a team of detectives to gather evidence and understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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