The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Sallau Inuwa, popularly known as Liman Katagum, over the alleged stabbing to death of his colleague following a disagreement over car wash proceeds in Bauchi metropolis.
Key Highlights
- Bauchi police arrest 40-year-old Sallau Inuwa, also known as Liman Katagum, over alleged killing of colleague.
- The victim, Ibrahim, 45, was allegedly stabbed several times at a car wash in Bauchi metropolis on October 22, 2026.
- The quarrel was reportedly over the amount charged per vehicle washed.
- Victim confirmed dead at ATBUTH, Bauchi.
- Suspect was tracked to and arrested at Mararraban Liman Katagum.
- Suspect is held at the State CID, Bauchi, ahead of prosecution.
The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at a car wash in Bauchi metropolis, where the suspect and the deceased, identified as Ibrahim, 45, allegedly engaged in an argument over the amount charged per vehicle washed.
According to the police, the disagreement escalated, prompting Inuwa to allegedly pick up a knife and stab Ibrahim several times.
The victim was subsequently rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, where he was confirmed dead despite efforts to save his life.
How The Suspect Was Arrested
The police said officers attached to the ‘A’ Division in Bauchi swung into action after receiving a report of the incident.
Preliminary information indicated that the suspect had fled to his paternal home in the Liman Katagum area following the incident.
The police subsequently alerted the divisional police officer of Liman Katagum Division, while operatives were deployed to track down the suspect.
The coordinated operation led to his arrest at Mararraban Liman Katagum.
CP Urges Residents To Shun Violence
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, expressed concern over the incident, describing it as an unfortunate loss of life arising from a disagreement over money.
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The commissioner also commiserated with the family of the deceased and urged residents to exercise restraint and resolve disputes through dialogue and lawful means rather than resorting to violence.
He maintained that no level of provocation could justify taking another person’s life.
The police spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, disclosed in a statement issued on Friday that the suspect was being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, where investigations were ongoing ahead of his prosecution, in line with the procedures of the Nigeria Police Force.
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