Bauchi Police Arrest Lawi After Machete Attack on Idris

The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed a violent incident in which 24-year-old Usman Idris had his wrist chopped off during a machete attack in Bauchi metropolis. The attack occurred following a political altercation between Idris and another individual named Lawi.

Nafiu Habib, the command’s spokesperson, reported that Mamman Gore, an associate of Lawi, allegedly attacked Idris with a machete, resulting in severe injury. Idris was immediately taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital for emergency medical attention and remains hospitalized but is responding to treatment.

The police have arrested Lawi in connection with the incident, while efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend Gore, who has fled. Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the act of political violence and emphasized the police's commitment to maintaining public safety and peace.