The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one suspect after it recorded a case of political violence resulting in grievous hurt, where a 24-year-old man had his wrist chopped off by a political thug.

A statement by the Bauchi State Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, said the incident happened on Wednesday at about 1130 hours, when a political altercation ensued between one Lawi and one Usman, 24yrs, both of Isiyaka Jibrin Quarters, Bakin Kura area of Bauchi Metropolis.

In the course of the altercation, one Mamman Gore of the same address, an associate of the said Lawi, emerged armed with a sharp machete and brutally chopped off the wrist of the victim, Usman Idris, causing him to collapse and fall unconscious.

The victim was promptly evacuated and rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, where he received immediate medical attention and is currently admitted and responding to treatment.

Following the incident, the Command said operatives of ‘A’ Division Township have arrested Lawi, and he is in custody assisting with the investigation.

According to the statement, the principal suspect who chopped off the victim’s wrist fled to an unknown destination, as the Command said concerted efforts have been intensified to track, arrest, and bring the fleeing suspect to justice.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned in strong terms all forms of political violence and thuggery, and warned that the Command will not condone any act capable of threatening public peace and safety. (Channels)