The Bauchi State Police Command has begun a manhunt for a mob accused of carrying out jungle justice on one Dokagk Danladi, who was alleged to have stolen a dog.
Punch reported that this was made known in a press statement released on Thursday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil.
Wakil said, “The Bauchi State Police Command Commissioner, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has mandated a comprehensive investigation into the egregious act of jungle justice inflicted upon an individual named Peter on April 9, 2025, at about 2330 hrs.
“This incident involved a mob assault on two persons accused of dog theft.”
Wakil explained that the victim, Dokagk Danladi, 38, was attacked by a group of youths in a quiet area behind Lushi, following the accusation.
He stated, “Dokagk sustained severe injuries, including machete wounds to 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 was regrettably declared dead by medical personnel.”
Wakil said investigations are ongoing. He noted that the police are working hard to identify all those involved in the mob attack.
“The Divisional Police Officer, DPO leads a team of detectives who visit the crime scene to gather evidence and gain a comprehensive understanding of the event’s circumstances,” he added.
The Police Commissioner, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, described the mob action as “barbaric and detrimental to our nation’s legal framework.”
Aliyu warned residents of Bauchi State that, under his leadership, the police will not tolerate people taking the law into their own hands.
“He cautioned the indigene of Bauchi State that under his leadership, the command would not condone any individuals taking the law into their own hands by inflicting harm on suspects arrested for alleged crimes in such an inhumane and unlawful manner,” Wakil stated.
He stressed that no one has the right to brutalise a suspect and that people must allow law enforcement to do their job.
The commissioner also appealed to the public to stay calm while the investigation continues.
He assured all that the police are committed to justice and will ensure all those behind the mob attack are brought to book.
