The Bauchi State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 39-year-old man, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, who died on Wednesday at the Bakin Kura Vigilante Office in Bauchi Local Government Area.
In a press release issued on Friday and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the Command said the incident was reported at about 6:39 pm on August 20, 2026, by the Chairman of the Bakin Kura Vigilante Group.
According to preliminary findings, the deceased was invited to the vigilante office following a complaint of theft filed by his mother, Hauwa Ibrahim. The complaint sought investigation, recovery of alleged stolen items, and identification of possible receivers.
The police stated that Abdulrazak died while in the custody of the vigilantes.
Following the report, detectives from ‘A’ Division, Township, were deployed to the scene. Three members of the vigilante group who were on duty at the time have been arrested and are in detention to assist with investigations.
The corpse has been evacuated to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, and deposited in the mortuary.
The press release said physical examination showed no visible marks of violence on the body.
The Command, however, said an autopsy would be conducted to ascertain the actual cause of death.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu has ordered a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served.
He also reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to the rule of law and warned against jungle justice and other forms of extrajudicial action by individuals or groups.
“The Command urges members of the public to remain calm. The outcome of the investigation will be made public in due course,” the statement said.
Homicide detectives at the State Police Command headquarters are handling the case.
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