Police constable killed in clash with soldiers in Bauchi, CP Aliyu orders probe
By Samuel Luka,
Bauchi
A police officer, constable Ukasha Muhammed has died from a fatal shot in a clash with some private soldiers in Bauchi, CSP Ahmed Mohammad Wakil, Police Public Relations Officer PPRO of Bauchi state police command has announced in a crime bulletin on Saturday.
According to him, two private soldiers, Yakubu Yahuza and Godspower Gabriel have been detained in connection to the incident which occurred on 10th October, 2025.
CSP Wakil said in the crime bulletin on Saturday that his Principal, Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu has ordered discreet probe into the circumference surrounding the killing and autopsy on the deceased police officer.
While urging personnels of the Bauchi Police command to remain calm, the police commissioner, sympathized with the deceased’s family and prayed for Allah to rest his soul.
“On 10th October 2025, at about 22:35 hours, information received by the Command indicated a serious incident involving a patrol team led by Inspector Hussaini Samaila during a routine patrol in the Bayan Gari area”, he said.
The PPRO added, “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”, CSP Wakil disclosed.
He explained that the detained individual has been identified as Private Usman Mubarak (23NA/84/5346), who is assigned to the STF Operation Safe Heaven in Jos, Plateau State.
The Police spokesperson said about 23:05 hours, Private Yakubu Yahuza (23NA/85/10185) and Private Godspower Gabriel (23NA/84/5654), both partially dressed in military uniform and armed with rifles, approached the team and fatally shot Constable Ukasha Muhammed in the left chest before fleeing the vicinity.
He said that the victim was promptly evacuated to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi, where he was tragically pronounced dead by medical personnel.
CSP Wakil announced that the remains of the deceased have been transferred to the mortuary, and the detained soldiers Private Yakubu Yahuza and Private Godspower Gabriel, are currently held in Police custody.
He said that the Command has constituted a team of homicide investigators, comprised of seasoned detectives, tasked with conducting a professional, diligent, and timely investigation to establish evidence, clear all doubts, and ensure that justice is served through a meticulous process that will deploy all requisite protocols vital to the detailed investigation.