The Bauchi State Police is looking into the suspected murder of Jemimah Dutse. She was a former Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress in Bauchi South.
This information came from a statement by the police's Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib. He spoke on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, on Sunday.
Habib revealed that Dutse was discovered dead in her home at Muazu New Layout, Yelwa. Her throat was allegedly slit by unknown attackers.
He said, “On 3rd October, 2026, at about 1407hrs, a 49-year-old man of Muazu New Layout, Yelwa, reported at ‘E’ Division that the lifeless body of the deceased was discovered in a pool of blood inside her residence at Muazu New Layout, Yelwa, with her throat slit by yet-to-be-identified assailant(s).”
Police detectives quickly went to the scene. They documented the area and took the body to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi for examination and autopsy.
After the incident, the Commissioner of Police ordered that the case be moved to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department. They will carry out a detailed investigation.
“Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed the immediate transfer of the case to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and thorough investigation.
“The investigation is with a view to unraveling the circumstances surrounding her murder and bringing perpetrators to justice,” Habib stated.
The police command expressed condolences to the family, friends, and political associates of the deceased. They assured the public that they will do everything possible to catch those responsible for the crime.
“The command commiserates with the family, friends, and political associates of the deceased and assures the public that no stone will be left unturned to ensure justice is served.
“Further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses,” he added.
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