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Bauchi State Nigeria Police Command, in collaboration with the Hunters Group, has successfully neutralized eight kidnappers/bandits following confrontations.
According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Bauchi State Command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, and shared with journalists in Bauchi yesterday, the joint operation also resulted in the rescue of three kidnapped victims.
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The operation, carried out on April 22, 2024, was initiated based on credible intelligence received by the Command regarding suspicious activities near the state boundary with Plateau State.
Detectives deployed from the Gumau, Tilde, and Tulu Divisions encountered armed bandits during their routine patrol and engaged in a firefight in self-defense. This led to the neutralization of four suspected kidnappers.
Two of the suspects, in their final moments before succumbing to injuries, confessed to multiple kidnapping incidents across Bauchi and Plateau states. They also admitted to the heinous killing of a village head in Ruruwai village, Lame district, Toro local government area of Bauchi State, on March 17, 2024.
Acting on the information provided by the late suspects, the detectives proceeded to the kidnappers’ hideout and successfully rescued three kidnapped victims from Dokayel village, who had been taken captive on April 20, 2024. In another firefight with the remaining accomplices guarding the hostages, four kidnappers were neutralized, and the three captives were safely rescued without any ransom paid.
Wakil emphasized that this operation underscores the commitment and dedication of the command to safeguarding the lives and properties of the state’s residents.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad, commended the officers and men involved for their bravery and professionalism during the operation.
He encouraged them to maintain their efforts in upholding law and order and urged the public to continue cooperating with the police by providing useful information and remaining vigilant.
