Bandits killed one, kidnapped three in Bauchi attack: Police
Bandits on Wednesday attacked Boto village in Tafawa Balewa local government area of Bauchi, killing one person and kidnapping three.
This is contained in a statement by police spokesman Ahmed Wakili on Thursday.
“We got a distress call that gunmen believed to be kidnappers invaded Boto village. The police commissioner, Umar Sanda immediately directed the Divisional Police officer, Tafawa Balewa Division to swing into action,” said the police officer.
He added, “The DPO mobilised his men and rushed to the village but the gunmen had left with the victims. Our men are now combing the bushes in pursuit of the criminals. In sha allah, we will arrest them and bring them to justice.”
Mr Wakil said the command had in the past acted swiftly to rescue kidnapped victims and would be ready to do the same in this situation.
The spokesman also assured the affected families that their kidnapped loved ones would be rescued and reunited with them.
He called on the public to cooperate with security agencies in the fight against bandits and other criminals.
(NAN)
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