Ex-LG chairman stabbed to death in son’s house

A former Chairman of Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Isa Muhammad Wabi, has been stabbed to death at his son’s home in the Fadaman Mada area of the state.

The Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Wakil disclosed that the former chairman was killed in an attack involving acquaintances of his 24-year-old son, Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed.

Wakil said that the incident occurred about 4 a.m. on Friday.

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The police spokesperson stated: “On Friday, May 2, 2025, at about [sic] 0403 hours, the police command received a distress call from a Good Samaritan concerning an incident involving an attack by a group of youths at Fadaman Mada, located behind the government Girls’ Secondary School in Bauchi.

“In response, a dedicated team of officers was dispatched to the scene. They found Mr Isa Muhammad Wabi, a 66-year-old former Chairman of Jama’are Local Government Area, in critical condition due to injuries sustained in the attack.

“He was promptly evacuated to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for urgent medical attention.

“The investigation suggests that Ahmad Abdulkadir, also known as Abba, and Faruk Malami, referred to as Ajebo, had entered the home around 0300 hours and subsequently conspired to assault Mr Wabi.

“He sustained multiple stab wounds to the neck. He was also taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.”

Wakil said one of the suspects, Ajebo, was found unconscious at the scene, likely due to retaliatory action.

He added that the former chairman’s son has been taken into custody for questioning.

Wakil further stated that the police were conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances of the incident and ensure that all responsible parties were brought to justice.