The Bauchi State police command has said that a former chairman of Jama’are Local Government Area, Isa Muhammad Wabi, was stabbed to death in his apartment around the Fadama Mada area of Bauchi metropolis.
The command’s public relations officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, who made this known in a statement on Friday said, “On the early morning of May 2, 2025, about 0403 hours, the police command received a distress call from a Good Samaritan concerning an incident involving an attack by a group of youths at Fadama Mada, located behind Government Girls’ Secondary School, Bauchi.”
Wakil explained that in response, a team of officers was dispatched to the scene, adding, “They found Isa Muhammad Wabi, a 66-year-old former chairman of Jama’are Local Government in a critical condition due to injuries sustained in the attack. He was promptly evacuated to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi for urgent medical attention.”
He said preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances of his son, Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed, aged 24. The investigation suggests that Ahmad Abdulkadir, also known as Abba, and Faruk Malami, referred to as Ajebo, had entered the home around 0300 hours and conspired to assault Mr Wabi. He sustained multiple stab wounds to the neck.
Wakil further disclosed that one of the suspects, Ajebo, was found unconscious at the scene, likely due to retaliatory action from an enraged individual. He said Ajebo was also taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. He also said Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed had been taken into custody for questioning and had cooperated, providing valuable information to the authorities.
Wakil noted that the command was conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances of the incident and ensure that all responsible parties are brought to justice.
He said the commissioner of police, Bauchi State command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, visited the deceased’s house, extended condolences to the families affected and assured them of diligent investigation.
