The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the commencement of enforcement of limits on nighttime movement of motorcycles and tricycles across the state capital, as part of measures to tackle growing security challenges.
Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, made this known in a statement on Sunday, explaining that the directive stems from an executive order issued by the state government.
Habib noted that the action was taken in response to a surge in criminal activities often carried out under the cover of darkness.
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According to him, “The step is necessary to curb increasing criminal acts at night, as security concerns persist in parts of the state. Restrictions on motorcycles begin at 8:00 p.m., while tricycles are affected from 10:00 p.m.”
The police spokesperson also reacted to a viral video circulating online in which one Ishak Abubakar, popularly called “Major,” accused officers of assault and rights violations.
Habib dismissed the allegations as unfounded and misleading, saying they were aimed at tarnishing the image of the command.
He explained that the incident occurred on April 18, 2026, when personnel of the Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency reported to the ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters that they had apprehended some individuals for violating the executive order at the Wunti underpass during an enforcement exercise.
According to him, the suspects contacted Abubakar, who later showed up at the scene and allegedly confronted the officials, accusing them of extortion while verbally abusing them.
“The suspect disrupted lawful operations, breached public peace, attempted to incite disorder among commercial riders, and interfered with enforcement efforts,” Habib stated.
He added that police backup was deployed following the report, leading to Abubakar’s arrest for further investigation.
While in detention, the police said the suspect acted aggressively, reportedly hitting his head and legs against the walls and bars of the cell, an incident recorded in the station log.
Habib further disclosed that after investigations, the suspect was arraigned before a Magistrate Court on April 20, 2026, facing charges including obstruction, assault, and insulting public officers.
The command insisted that the claims of brutality were false and intended to discredit security agencies, stressing the need to counter what it described as misleading reports circulating online.
It also revealed that a special investigative panel has been set up to review the case thoroughly and establish the facts in line with professional standards.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, warned that acts of lawlessness or attacks on security personnel would not be tolerated.
He urged residents to obey the law and support security efforts, noting that anyone found violating the executive order would be prosecuted.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, accountability, and public confidence, while advising citizens to rely on official sources for accurate information and ignore unverified claims.
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