Suspected Killers Of Bauchi Lawmaker And Kidnappers Of Governor’s Elder Brother Arrested

The abductors of Mohammed Duguri, the elder brother to the state Governor and suspected killers of the late member of Bauchi State House of Assembly, Musa Mante Baraza have been arrested by the police.

Recall that the lawmaker who represented Dass state constituency in Bauchi house of assembly was murdered on August 13, 2020, in his residence in Dass, while his two wives, Rashida (40) and Rahina (35) as well as one-year-old daughter, Fausar, were kidnapped by the assailants. The kidnapped victims were released after three days.

Governor Bala’s elder brother on the other hand was kidnapped in Bauchi metropolis on March 25, 2020.

Serving an update on investigation into both cases while receiving the Catholic Bishop of Bauchi Diocese, the Most Reverend Bishop Hilary Dachelem who paid him a visit, Bala said the suspects are currently being interrogated by the police to ascertain their levels of involvement in crimes before being brought to face justice.

He also hinted on some areas in the state which habours criminals and this include Falgore forest around Ningi, Toro, Tafawa Balewa and Alkaleri local government areas of the state and forests at Liman Katagum area of the state.

The Governor Said; 

“My elder brother was abducted when I was in isolation, we want to thank the Inspector General of Police who came with all the force.

“We have sent warnings and reprimand that nobody will be spared if the common man, your followers are touched.”