A tragic confrontation in Bauchi State between soldiers and personnel from the Nigeria Police Force has resulted in the death of Constable Ukasha Muhammed, a police operative.
The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement released on Saturday by its spokesperson, SP Ahmed Wakil.
According to the statement, the clash occurred on 10 October 2025, in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi metropolis.
Wakil explained that the command received a distress call regarding a serious altercation involving a patrol team led by Inspector Hussaini Samaila during a routine operation.
“The patrol team was responding to an assault on one of its members, Constable Ukasha Muhammed (F/No 533164), by two individuals in front of Padimo Hotel. The remaining members of the team acted quickly, resulting in the apprehension of one suspect while the other managed to escape,” the statement detailed.
The detained suspect was later identified as Private Usman Mubarak (23NA/84/5346), a soldier assigned to the Joint Task Force, Operation Safe Haven, in Jos, Plateau State.
Wakil further revealed that the situation escalated when two additional soldiers — Private Yakubu Yahuza (23NA/85/10185) and Private Godspower Gabriel (23NA/84/5654) — arrived at the scene armed and partially attired in military uniforms.
“They approached the team and fatally shot Constable Ukasha Muhammed in the left chest before fleeing the area,” Wakil stated.
The injured officer was promptly taken to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by medical staff. His remains have since been placed in the hospital mortuary.
The police spokesperson added that the command has taken the detained soldiers into custody and initiated a comprehensive homicide investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has assembled a team of experienced homicide detectives to conduct a thorough, professional, and timely investigation to ensure justice is served,” Wakil stated.
He also called for calm among officers and personnel of the command while urging restraint until the investigation’s conclusion.
The Commissioner of Police extended his condolences to the family of the deceased officer, praying for the repose of his soul.
“May his soul rest in peace, and may Aljannatul Firdausi be his final resting place. May Almighty Allah grant his family the strength to bear this profound loss,” the statement concluded.
