By Ado Oyeyemi
A man identified as Mamman Gore has allegedly severed the wrist of a 24-year-old man, Usman Idris, with a machete during a political clash in Bauchi metropolis.
The incident reportedly occurred around 11.30am on Wednesday behind Isiyaka Jibrin Quarters in the Bakin Kura area of the state capital.
It was learnt that the victim was involved in a political altercation with a man identified as Lawi when Gore allegedly arrived with a machete and attacked him, severing his wrist.
The victim reportedly collapsed and lost consciousness following the attack.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that operatives of the A Division Township had arrested Lawi in connection with the incident.
According to the police, the victim was immediately taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where he received emergency medical attention and remained on admission, responding to treatment.
However, Gore, who was allegedly responsible for the machete attack, fled the scene and remains at large.
The police spokesperson said the command had intensified efforts to track down and arrest the fleeing suspect.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned political violence and thuggery, warning that the command would not tolerate actions capable of endangering public peace and safety.
The incident occurred less than 24 hours after the police announced the arrest of a 24-year-old man, Abdulrazak Sale, over the alleged murder of a 46-year-old man, Rilwanu Dauda, in the Karofin Madaki area of Bauchi State.
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Habib said Sale was arrested three months after the alleged killing.
