Tuesday, February 24 2026 -The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed a bandit attack on the Joint Task Force base in Gwana community, Gwana District of Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who
disclosed this in a statement on Monday, said that two soldiers attached to the
33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi, and a member of the local vigilante group lost
their lives during the encounter.
He added that about seven bandits were neutralized by the
Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Police (AKU) during the gun duel.
According to the PPRO, three residents of the affected
community were abducted by the bandits.
"The Bauchi State Police Command reports a bandit
attack on the community and the Joint Task Force (JTF) base at Gwana District,
Alkaleri LGA, on 22nd February, 2026, at about 1632hrs” the statement read.
"Unfortunately, as a result of the attack, two soldiers
attached to 33 Artillary Brigade, Bauchi and a vigilante paid the supreme price
during the encounter.
"Three members of the affected community were also
abducted and about seven bandits were neutralized by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit
of the Police (AKU) during the gun duel.
"Additional security forces have been deployed to
restore order, protect displaced civilians, and prevent further attacks.
"The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu,
mni, psc (+), assures the public that monitoring and intelligence gathering are
ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing assailants and rescue victims.
“Further updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.”
Meanwhile, residents of the community are fleeing the area
in large number, seeking safety in neighbouring state following the
attack.
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