Police arrest suspect over violent knife attack on female hotel guest in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspect over a violent knife attack on a female guest at a hotel in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi metropolis. 

The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, May 8, 2026.

According to the PPRO, the suspect, identified as Ibrahim Haruna, was arrested following a distress call received by the Officer-in-Charge of Bayan Gari Police Out Station on May 7.

Habib said a member of the management staff of Happiness Garden Hotel alerted the police that an intruder had entered one of the hotel rooms and attacked a female guest.

Upon arrival at the scene, police officers found the 40-year-old victim with severe knife injuries on her face, chest and hands. 

She was immediately evacuated to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital for urgent medical attention and is currently responding to treatment

“Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command attached to C Division have arrested a suspect and recovered the weapon used in a case of grievous hurt following a distress call from the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi LGA,” the statement read.

“On 7th May 2026, the Officer-in-Charge of Bayan Gari Police Out Station received a distress call at about 2100hrs from a member of the management staff of Happiness Garden Hotel, Bayan Gari.

“The caller reported that at about 2035hrs, an intruder had entered one of the hotel rooms and severely injured a female guest.

“Acting swiftly, the O/C and his team rushed to the scene. On arrival, they found a 40-year-old female victim with serious knife injuries to her face, chest, and hands. 

“She was immediately evacuated to ATBU Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for urgent medical attention and is currently stable and responding to treatment.

“The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Haruna, male, aged 20 years, of Tirwun Area, Bauchi, was immediately arrested at the scene. 

“The knife used in the attack was also recovered as an exhibit.

“Ibrahim Haruna is in custody and under investigation at the Division. He will be transferred to SCID in due course for further investigation and prosecution.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), commends the swift response of the officers and reiterates the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the State. 

“He urges the good people of Bauchi to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or via the Command’s Control Room lines: 08151849417.”