The police command in Bauchi has arrested three suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy and the murder of the victim identified as Khadija in Toro council area.
In a statement on Tuesday, the command’s spokesman, Nafiu Habib, said the suspects were arrested on Monday.
“On 31st October, 2026, at about 1800hrs, information was received from the officer-in-charge, Zalau Police Outstation under Toro Division, that on the same date at about 1930hrs.
“The suspects criminally conspired and attacked one Khadija alias Nana of Unguwan Gangare, Jos North LGA, Plateau State, with a cutlass on her head, resulting in serious injuries,” he said.
The suspects are Aliyu Musa, 25, of Babale, Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State; Samsu Musa, 25, of Dawa Village, Zalau Ward, Toro LGA; and Auwalu Kabiru, 22, of Tilden Fulani, Toro LGA.
The police said operatives were mobilised to the area and rushed the victim to General Hospital, Toro, for urgent medical attention.
“She was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor on duty. Her corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for preservation and autopsy,” Mr Habib said.
He added that efforts were ongoing to trace and contact the deceased’s family, while the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, for discreet investigation and prosecution.