The Bauchi State Police Command has transferred the killing of former All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader in Bauchi South, Jemimah Dutse, to its Homicide Section for a thorough investigation.
Dutse was found dead inside her residence at Muazu New Layout, Yelwa, Bauchi, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Police said she was discovered in a pool of blood with her throat allegedly slit by unidentified assailants.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu.
According to Habib, a 49-year-old resident of Muazu New Layout reported the discovery at the ‘E’ Division of the command at about 2:07 p.m.
He said detectives immediately visited the scene, documented the area and evacuated Dutse’s remains to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for medical examination and autopsy.
Following the initial investigation, CP Aliyu ordered the immediate transfer of the case to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and thorough investigation.
The police said the investigation is aimed at establishing the circumstances surrounding Dutse’s death and identifying those responsible for the killing.
The command also expressed condolences to Dutse’s family, friends and political associates, assuring the public that efforts would be made to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Police said further information on the investigation would be made available as developments emerge
