Bandits abduct 4, loot shops in Bauchi village raid

Tension has gripped residents of Gyale village in Mansur District, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, following a late-night attack that led to the abduction of four persons and the looting of several shops.

The incident, which occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, was confirmed by the Bauchi State Police Command. According to the Command’s spokesperson, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the armed bandits gained access to the village through the Yankari Game Reserve.

During the attack, the assailants looted five shops and forcefully whisked away four residents into an unknown location, leaving the community in fear and distress.

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 shops.They were taken to an unknown destination.

Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, Sani Omolori-Aliyu, directed the Divisional Police Officer in Alkaleri, along with vigilantes and hunters, to 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. We are hopeful of making arrests and bringing the perpetrators to justice,” Wali said.

He added that the Command is stepping up measures to curb rising incidents of kidnapping and other crimes in the area.