Bandits kidnap 4, loot shops in Bauchi community

Four people were abducted and several shops looted in a late-night attack on Gyale village in Bauchi State’s Alkaleri Local Government Area.

The incident, which occurred around 11:30pm on Tuesday, was confirmed by the Bauchi State Police Command.

According to the Command’s spokesman, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the armed bandits gained access to the village through the Yankari Game Reserve.

They looted five shops and abducted four residents: Tasiu Malam Yahaya, 32; Hakilu Ubayo, 15; Abdul Aziz Suleiman, 28; and Rabiu Ganjua, 16.

Meanwhile, the area is currently calm, but police operatives are still combing nearby bushes to locate and rescue the victims.

Authorities are hopeful of making arrests and bringing perpetrators to justice.

“The Command is stepping up measures to curb rising incidents of kidnapping and other crimes in the area, ensuring the safety of residents and businesses”, the spokesman added.

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