The Bauchi State Police Command has revealed that a total of 1,182 cases were recorded, resulting in the arrest of 2,322 suspects throughout 2024.
This disclosure was made during a press briefing on Monday by the Commissioner of Police, Auwal Muhammad, who highlighted the achievements of the command and shared strategic plans for 2025.
“The command has undertaken a comprehensive reassessment of its crime prevention strategies, with Community Policing serving as the foundational element of our approach.
“We have achieved significant outcomes through the efforts of our State Criminal Investigation Department, the State Intelligence Department (SID), and Area commands, alongside thirty-three Divisional Headquarters and tactical units attached to the command,” Muhammad explained.
He noted that 678 of the cases led to charges being filed against 895 suspects.
“A total of 678 cases and 895 suspects were subsequently charged to court. Forty-eight cases involving 82 suspects culminated in successful convictions,” Muhammad confirmed.
Additionally, he mentioned that 396 cases involving 816 suspects are pending trial, while 30 cases remain under investigation.
The police commissioner also touched on the sensitive issue of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), revealing that the command had documented 73 such cases during 2024.
“The Command documented 73 cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) during this period,” he said.
Muhammad also reported significant recovery of illicit items, stating, “The command has recovered exhibits including 23 AK-47 rifles, 4 G-3 rifles, 3 SMG rifles, 22 fabricated or cut-to-size firearms, 5 fabricated pistols, 746 live ammunition of various calibres, 32 magazines, 100 cartridges, 68 cutlasses, 26 knives, 10 motor vehicles, 29 motorcycles, 69 handsets, 28 tricycles, and a cash sum of 22 million and 38 thousand naira (₦22,038,000).”
He emphasised that these successes were made possible through critical information provided by the public.
“These successes were facilitated through critical information provided by the public, saying they remain essential partners in the effort to ensure a safe and secure environment.”
Muhammad further outlined that the command has integrated both traditional practices and modern policing techniques, particularly intelligence-led policing, to address criminal activities effectively.
“These initiatives have been further enhanced through collaborations with sister security agencies and non-governmental organisations to effectively address all forms of criminal activity in our state.”
Addressing professional misconduct within the force, Muhammad assured the public of accountability.
“In line with our commitment to accountable and transparent service delivery, we have actively addressed instances of professional misconduct within our Command from January 2024 to date.
“A total of 18 personnel have undergone internal disciplinary measures, demonstrating our dedication to maintaining high operational standards.
“This includes the dismissal of one Police Constable, rank reductions for four officers, issuance of warning letters to six personnel, and reprimands for four others.”
He concluded by reaffirming the command’s commitment to ensuring public safety.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to continuing internal disciplinary procedures for personnel who do not uphold our established standards, thereby ensuring accountability and fostering continuous improvement in our service delivery.”
As the Bauchi State Police Command looks ahead to 2025, Muhammad assured residents that the force is well-prepared to deploy further strategies aimed at safeguarding lives and property.
