Police rescue kidnap victims and arrest suspects in Bauchi
Two kidnap victims have been rescued by the Bauchi State Police Command after a swift operation. The command, led by spokesperson Nafiu Habib, arrested five suspects in connection with the abduction in Alkaleri Local Government Area. The incident took place in Kwarin Gadali Hamlet, where armed men abducted a woman and her son. The victims were later found unhurt and given medical attention.
What happened
- The kidnapping occurred on June 2, 2026, when armed men abducted a 40-year-old woman and her 25-year-old son in Kwarin Gadali Hamlet.
- Police, soldiers, and local vigilantes launched an intelligence-led operation and arrested three suspects at Kuka Village on the same day.
- Two more suspects were arrested on June 3 after one of the initial suspects confessed to knowing about the kidnapping.
- The victims were rescued unhurt on June 3, 2026, and taken to the General Hospital, Alkaleri, for examination.
- All suspects are in custody, with investigations ongoing to arrest other accomplices and recover weapons.
