The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the murder of Jemimah Dutse, a former Zonal Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi South. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, Dutse was attacked and killed at her residence in Muazu New Layout, Yelwa, Bauchi. The incident was reported on October 3, 2026, at about 1407 hours by a 49-year-old man of Muazu New Layout, Yelwa.
The police said detectives attached to the E Division visited the scene, documented the area, and evacuated the body to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, for medical examination and autopsy. The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, subsequently directed that the case be transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet and thorough investigation.
The police said the investigation was aimed at establishing the circumstances surrounding the murder and apprehending those responsible. The command commiserated with the deceased’s family, friends, and political associates, assuring the public that it would work to ensure that justice was served. The police are yet to identify the assailants or reveal their motives.
The Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement, Bauchi State Chapter, has condemned the killing and called on security agencies to immediately investigate the incident. In a statement dated October 4, 2026, signed by the Bauchi State Coordinator, Nazif Bashi, the group expressed shock over Dutse’s death and commiserated with her family, friends, and associates.
The movement described the killing as a “senseless act of violence” and expressed concern over the safety of residents in the state. It said the attack was not only against Dutse and her family but also against the peace, security, and democratic fabric of Bauchi State. The group 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.
The Take-It-Back Movement demanded the immediate constitution of a “dedicated, high-powered investigative panel” to investigate the murder. It 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 also called on the Bauchi State Government and security authorities to strengthen local security measures, surveillance, and intelligence gathering across the Bauchi metropolis and neighboring local government areas.
The group 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 were arrested and prosecuted. The Take-It-Back Movement reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for the rights, safety, and justice of all citizens, stating that silence in the face of tyranny and insecurity is complicity.
Key points
- The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the murder of Jemimah Dutse, a former Zonal Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi South.
- The police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Dutse's death.
- The Take-It-Back Movement has called on security agencies to investigate the incident and demanded the constitution of a high-powered investigative panel.
