The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspect following an alleged incident of political violence in Bauchi metropolis in which a 24-year-old man, Usman Idris, had his wrist severed in a machete attack.

The incident occurred on Wednesday at about 11:30 a.m. following a political altercation involving individuals identified as Lawi and Usman Idris, both residents of Isiyaka Jibrin Quarters in the Bakin Kura area of Bauchi metropolis.

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According to a statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, a man identified as Mamman Gore allegedly arrived during the altercation armed with a machete and attacked Idris, severing his wrist.

The victim reportedly collapsed and lost consciousness following the attack.

He was subsequently taken to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi, where he received medical attention.

Police said he remained admitted and was responding to treatment.

Following the incident, operatives of the ‘A’ Division Township arrested Lawi, who is being held while assisting investigators with their inquiries.

However, the police said Gore, identified in the statement as the principal suspect in the attack, fled the scene and remained at large.

The command said efforts had been intensified to locate and arrest the fleeing suspect.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned political violence and thuggery, warning that the command would not tolerate actions capable of threatening public peace and safety.