Man attacks 20-year-old neighbour with cutlass after accusing him of enticing his wife in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Mohammed Sani Abubakar for allegedly attacking his neighbour with a cutlass and a horn in Toro Local government Area of the state. 

The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement Monday, October 12, 2026 said the suspect had accused the 20-year-old victim of enticing his wife. 

According to the PPRO, Abubakar was arrested after the victim reported to the police, alleging that the suspect lured him to his house on the pretext of delivering a message and then attacked him. 

“In a display of swift response to public distress, on 11/10/2026 at about 2010hrs, a 20 years old male, resident of Rahama Ward, Toro LGA, reported at Rahama Police Outstation under Rishi Division that one Mohammed Sani Abubakar 'M' 30 years old of the same address had lured him to his house on the pretext of delivering a message, accused him of enticing his wife, and thereafter attacked him with a cutlass, inflicting a deep cut on his left hand and punching him on the armpit with a horn,” the statement read.

"Not done, the suspect further trailed the victim on his way to the Police Outstation and assaulted him again.

“The victim was immediately rescued and rushed to Rahama PHC where he is currently admitted and responding to treatment, while the suspect was arrested and the cutlass recovered as exhibit.”

The police spokesperson added that the suspect will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi for discreet investigation and subsequent prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, reiterates the Command's zero-tolerance stance against all forms of criminality, reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property.

He urges citizens to remain law-abiding and continue to provide credible and timely information to the Police.