On 14 October 2026 at about 11:30 a.m., [Bauchi State Police Command](https://www.npf.gov.ng) arrested a suspect after a political clash in which a machete‑wielding assailant sliced off the wrist of 24‑year‑old Usman Idris, who was later taken to the [Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH)](https://www.atbuth.edu.ng) for treatment.
**What triggered the violence?**
The confrontation began between two men, identified as Lawi and Usman, both residents of Isiyaka Jibrin Quarters in the Bakin Kura area of Bauchi metropolis. During the dispute, a third individual, Mamman Gore, who shares the same address and is an associate of Lawi, emerged brandishing a sharp machete and brutally chopped off the victim’s wrist, causing him to collapse unconscious.
**What is the victim’s condition?**
Usman Idris was swiftly evacuated and rushed to ATBUTH, where medical staff provided immediate care. He remains admitted and is reported to be responding positively to treatment.
**Who has been apprehended?**
Police from the ‘A’ Division Township detained Lawi, who is now in custody and assisting investigators. The principal attacker, Mamman Gore, fled the scene and his whereabouts are currently unknown, prompting intensified efforts to locate and arrest him.
**What is the official response?**
[Commissioner of Police Sani‑Omolori Aliyu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sani_Omolori) condemned the act, stating that the command will not tolerate any form of political thuggery that threatens public peace and safety.
The investigation continues as authorities work to bring the fleeing suspect to justice.