Three men have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command over the alleged killing of a woman, identified as Khadija, popularly known as Nana, following a cutlass attack in Toro Local Government Area of the state.
The victim, who was reportedly attacked with a cutlass and sustained severe injuries to her head, later died after being rushed to hospital for medical treatment.
The police said the incident occurred on October 31, 2026, while the three suspects were arrested on November 2.
In a statement, the police spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, said the incident was reported by the Officer-in-Charge of Zalau Police Out-Station under Toro Division.
According to the police, the suspects allegedly conspired and attacked Khadija, a resident of Unguwan Gangare, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, inflicting serious injuries on her head with a cutlass.
Following the report, police operatives reportedly rushed the victim to General Hospital, Toro, for emergency medical attention.
However, a doctor on duty later confirmed her death.
Her remains have been deposited in the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The arrested suspects were identified as Aliyu Musa, 25, from Babale, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State; Samsu Musa, 25, from Dawa Village, Zalau Ward, Toro Local Government Area; and Auwalu Kabiru, 22, from Tilden Fulani, Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The police said efforts were ongoing to locate and contact the deceased’s family.
The case is also expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Bauchi for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing and assured that those found responsible would face justice.
The command also urged residents to provide timely information to the nearest police station to assist security agencies in preventing and investigating criminal activities.
