Monday, July 21, 2025 - 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.
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