The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the armed robbery and killing of the wife of a serving police officer at Wuro Shie Quarters, Gombe. The suspects, identified as 20-year-old Muhammad Bashir Sale, alias “Full”, and 18-year-old Musa Sale Ahmad, alias “Abba”, were arrested on Saturday, September 26, 2026, following the incident.
The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi. According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 4:35 a.m. on September 26, when unidentified persons armed with machetes and cutlasses stormed the residence of Inspector Salisu Waziri, who is attached to the Safer Highway Patrol. The assailants reportedly attempted to rob his wife, Mrs Aishatu Salisu, of her mobile phone, but stabbed her with a machete after she raised the alarm.
The police said the Pantami Divisional Patrol Team immediately mobilised to the scene and rushed the victim to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, where she was certified dead. Following the incident, the command commenced an investigation and intensified efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible. The two suspects, both residents of Wuro Shie Quarters, were subsequently arrested, while a sharp knife was recovered as an exhibit.
The case is being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gombe. The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, directed a discreet and thorough investigation to ensure that all persons found culpable are brought to justice. The command also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons, movements and activities to the nearest police formation.
