Bauchi police rescue 3 kidnapped victims, neutralise 8 bandits

Operatives of Bauchi State Police Command in conjunction with the Hunters group have successfully rescued three kidnapped victims and neutralised eight kidnappers/bandits in the state.

According to a Press release issued by SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, State Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) which was made available to Journalists Thursday,

“The operation was carried out on 22nd April 2024, following credible information received by the Command regarding suspicious activities near the State border between Bauchi and Plateau States.

“The detectives deployed from Gumau, Tilde, and Tulu Divisions encountered armed bandits during their routine patrol and engaged in a firefight in self-defence, resulting in the neutralization of four (4) suspected kidnappers. Two of the suspects in their eleventh hour, who later died, confessed to multiple kidnapping incidents across Bauchi and Plateau States, including the heinous killing of a village head in Ruruwai village, Lame district, Toro LGA, Bauchi State, on 17th March 2024.

The release added that “Based on the information provided by the late suspects, the detectives proceeded to the kidnappers’ hideout to rescue three kidnapped victims from Dokayel village, who were taken captive on 20th April 2024.

“In a subsequent firefight with the remaining accomplices guarding the hostages, four (4) kidnappers were also neutralized, and the three (3) captives were safely rescued without any ransom paid”.

The stated that the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad  commended the officers and men involved for their heroism and professionalism during the operation.

While encouraging his officers and men to continue their efforts in maintaining law and order, the commissioner  urged the general public to trust and cooperate with the Police by providing useful information and remain vigilant.

The Police boss who stated that “this successful operation is a testimony to the commitment and dedication of the command to protect the lives and properties of the citizens/residents of the state, he assured of The command’s commitment to continue to work tirelessly to improve the security situation in the State.