Police foil bandit attack, rescue 2 hostages in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped victims and neutralized a suspected bandit during a gun battle in the Gwana District of the Yankari Game Reserve. The command’s spokesman, CSP Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Saturday. The attack occurred at about 2:30 am on August 8, when armed bandits raided […]
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The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped victims and neutralized a suspected bandit during a gun battle in the Gwana District of the Yankari Game Reserve.
The command’s spokesman, CSP Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Saturday.
The attack occurred at about 2:30 am on August 8, when armed bandits raided Kataraje village, near Kalgo and Alkaleri.
They abducted 60-year-old Ango Mallam Idi and 35-year-old Musa Alhaji Shumo.
Two other residents, Rabiu Alhaji Sale (50) and Alhaji Sale Akko (45), were injured during the assault.
According to Wakil, the command’s joint operation team was alerted by vigilant residents and swiftly mobilized to the area. Medical aid was immediately provided to the injured, while officers pursued the attackers.
The pursuit led to an exchange of gunfire, during which one bandit was killed and an AK-47 rifle was recovered.
“The hostages were rescued unharmed and reunited with their families,” Wakil said.
Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, praised the operatives’ courage and professionalism. The spokesman reaffirmed the command’s determination to protect citizens and dismantle criminal networks.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information to aid security operations across the state. (NAN)