Abdulrazak Ibrahim, a 39-year-old resident of Bakin Kura in Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, has allegedly been tortured to death at a vigilante office in the Bakin Kura area.

Consequently, the Bauchi State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

The disclosure was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, and made available to journalists on Friday.

According to him, the incident was reported to the police on August 20, 2026, at about 6:39 p.m. by the Chairman of the Vigilante Group, Bakin Kura.

He further disclosed that preliminary findings revealed that the deceased was invited to the vigilante office following a complaint of theft lodged by his mother, Hauwa Ibrahim, for investigation, recovery of stolen property and identification of possible receivers.

“It is unfortunate that during the process, Abdulrazak Ibrahim died while in the custody of the vigilantes,” he added.

In response, the Command immediately deployed detectives attached to ‘A’ Division, Township, to the scene. Three members of the Vigilante Group who were on duty at the time have been arrested and are currently in detention to assist with the investigation.

The corpse of the deceased was evacuated to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, where it was deposited in the mortuary for preservation.

The PPRO added that a physical examination revealed that the body was intact, with no visible signs of violence. However, an autopsy will be conducted to ascertain the actual cause of death.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed that the matter be thoroughly investigated to ensure that justice is served.

He further reiterated the Command’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and warned against any act of jungle justice or extrajudicial action by individuals or groups.

Members of the public were urged to remain calm, as the Command assured them that the outcome of the investigation would be made public in due course. (Nigerian Tribune)

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