Four kidnapped as bandits raid Bauchi community
Armed bandits have abducted four people and looted several shops in Gyale village, Mansur District of Alkaleri Local Government Area, Bauchi State.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, July 20, was confirmed by the State Police Command through its spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil.
According to Wakil, the bandits gained access to the village around 11:30 p.m. through the Yankari Game Reserve and looted five provision stores before abducting four residents.
The victims were identified as Tasiu Malam Yahaya (32), Hakilu Ubayo (15), Abdul Aziz Suleiman (28), and Rabiu Ganjua (16), all of whom own or operate the looted shops. They were taken to an unknown destination.
Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani Omolori-Aliyu, directed the Divisional Police Officer in Alkaleri, alongside local vigilantes and hunters, to immediately launch a search-and-rescue operation.
“The area is now calm, but our operatives are still combing the nearby bushes to locate and rescue the victims,” Wakil said. “We are hopeful of making arrests and bringing the perpetrators to justice.”
He added that the Command, under the leadership of CP Omolori-Aliyu, is stepping up measures to curb rising incidents of kidnapping and other violent crimes in the area.
Four kidnapped as bandits raid Bauchi community
