Lushi: Bauchi CP Orders Investigation into Mob Action, Jungle Justice, Pledges To Ensure Justice
By Abbas Usman, Bauchi
Bauchi State Commissioner of Police Sani Omolori Aliyu, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the unsympathetic act of jungle justice inflicted on an individual named Peter on April 9, 2025, at about 2330 hrs.
The incident involved a mob assault on two persons accused of dog theft.
The victim, Dokagk Danladi, aged 38, was reportedly attacked by a group of youths in a secluded area behind Lushi as a result of the allegations.
Dokagk sustained severe injuries, including machete wounds on his head, and has since been evacuated to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi for medical attention.
His companion, Peter, whose surname remains unidentified, was found at the scene and later declared dead by medical personnel.
A Police Press Crime Bulletin made available to journalists in Bauchi by the Commands PPRO CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, said investigation is currently underway.
According to the Crime Bulletin, the command is diligently working to ensure a thorough examination of this incident, focusing on identifying all individuals involved in the mob assault.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) leads a team of detectives who visited the crime scene to gather evidence and gain comprehensive understanding of the event’s circumstances.
CP Sani Omolori Aliyu, described the act as barbaric and detrimental to the nation’s legal framework.
He therefore cautioned the indigenes of Bauchi State that under his leadership, the Command would not condone any individual taking the law into their own hands by inflicting harm on suspects arrested for alleged crimes in such an inhumane and unlawful manner.
” No individual possesses the authority to treat a suspect in such a brutal manner, and it is erroneous for anyone to assume the role of law enforcement.
Suspects apprehended in connection with any alleged crime should be promptly handed over to the police or relevant law enforcement agencies responsible for investigation and prosecution” CP Sani emphasized.
The Commissioner of Police appealed to the public to remain calm as investigation progresses.
“The Command is resolute in its pursuit of justice and is committed to ensuring that those responsible for this heinous act are held accountable”, he assured.
