Bauchi Police confirm gruesome murder of woman politician Jemimah Dutse, commences full, discreet investigations
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome murder a woman politician in the State, former Women Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for Bauchi South, late Jemimah Dutse.
The Police Command made the confirmation in a statement signed by the PPRO, SP Nafiu Habib, made available to Journalists on Sunday stating that the late woman politician was attacked and slaughtered in her house.
The PPRO added that already, its operatives have commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the former Women Leader of the APC.
According to him, “On 3rd October, 2026 at about 1407hrs, a 49-year-old man of Muazu New Layout, Yelwa, reported at ‘E’ Division that the lifeless body of the deceased was discovered in a pool of blood inside her residence at Muazu New Layout, Yelwa, with her throat slit by yet-to-be-identified assailant(s).”
He added that upon receipt of the report, detectives attached to ‘E’ Division promptly visited the scene, documented it, and evacuated the body to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, for medical examination and autopsy.
Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed the immediate transfer of the case to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet and thorough investigation with a view to unraveling the circumstances surrounding her murder and bringing perpetrators to justice.
The Command commiserated with the family, friends, and political associates of the deceased and assures the public that no stone will be left unturned to ensure justice is served. Further developments will be communicated as investigation progresses.
Meanwhile, a group known as ‘The Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement’, Bauchi State Chapter, has condemned the murder of Mrs. Jamima J. Dutse and called on security agencies to immediately investigate the killing.
In a statement dated October 4, 2026, signed by its Bauchi State Coordinator, Nazif Bashi, the TIB Movement expressed shock and outrage over the killing and commiserated with Jemimah Dutse’s family, friends and associates.
The group described the killing as a “senseless act of violence” and said it raised concerns about the safety of residents in the state, stressing, “A society where citizens regardless of their political affiliations, gender, or status, cannot feel safe in their own homes is one on the brink of breakdown.”
It stared that the attack was not only against Jemimah Dutse and her family but also against the peace, security and democratic fabric of Bauchi State.
The TIB Movement called on the Bauchi State Police Command, the Department of State Services (DSS) and other relevant security agencies to intensify efforts to identify and arrest those responsible for the killing.
It demanded the immediate constitution of what it described as a “dedicated, high-powered investigative panel” to investigate the murder.
The group also urged the security agencies to maintain transparent communication with Dutse’s family and the public by providing timelines and periodic updates on the progress of the investigation.
The group described the killing as a “senseless act of violence” and said it raised concerns about the safety of residents in the state.
“A society where citizens regardless of their political affiliations, gender, or status, cannot feel safe in their own homes is one on the brink of breakdown,” the group said.
It said the attackers must be brought to book and face the full wrath of the law to serve as a stern deterrent to criminal elements across the state.”
The group further called on the Bauchi State Government and security authorities to strengthen local security measures, surveillance and intelligence gathering across Bauchi metropolis and neighbouring local government areas.
The TIB Movement said such measures were necessary to address what it described as a rising tide of violent attacks in the state.
It also appealed to civil society organisations, trade unions, human rights defenders and residents of Bauchi State to demand accountability until those responsible for Dutse’s death are arrested and prosecuted.
It stressed, “The Take-It-Back Movement reaffirms its commitment to advocating for the rights, safety, and justice of all citizens.Silence in the face of tyranny and insecurity is complicity.”
According to the group, “Justice must not only be done; it must be seen to be done. Those responsible for this murder must be brought to book and face the full wrath of the law to serve as a stern deterrent to criminal elements across the state.”
The group further called on the Bauchi State Government and security authorities to strengthen local security measures, surveillance and intelligence gathering across Bauchi metropolis and neighbouring local government areas.
The TIB Movement said such measures were necessary to address what it described as a rising tide of violent attacks in the state.
It also appealed to civil society organisations, trade unions, human rights defenders and residents of Bauchi State to demand accountability until those responsible for Dutse’s death are arrested and prosecuted.
It concluded, “The Take-It-Back Movement reaffirms its commitment to advocating for the rights, safety, and justice of all citizens. Silence in the face of tyranny and insecurity is complicity.”
