Security operatives have rescued two people who were abducted by suspected bandits during a joint operation in Gwamnare Forest, Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The operation was carried out by personnel of the Bauchi State Police Command, including the Violent Crime Response Unit, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, conventional police officers, and members of the Forestry Guards.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, the operation followed a directive from the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, to intensify efforts in communities recently affected by kidnapping and secure the release of victims.
The security team launched the operation after receiving reports of repeated abductions in Dogon Ruwa and Rafin Chiyawa villages around the Gwamnare Forest. The rescue mission was initiated following a situation report received at the Ningi Police Division on July 1.
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The rescued victims were identified as Alhaji Yahaya, 50, from Masallachi Hamlet in Dogon Ruwa Village, and Alhaji Kabiru of Gwamnare Forest. Both men were rescued unharmed, while no member of the security team was injured during the operation.
Police said efforts are continuing to locate and rescue other victims believed to still be held by kidnappers within the forest.
Commending the operatives, Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu praised their bravery and professionalism, assuring residents that security operations would continue until kidnappers and other criminal elements are driven out of the state.
He also reassured residents of Dogon Ruwa, Rafin Chiyawa, and neighbouring communities that sustained security patrols and operations would remain in place to safeguard lives and property.
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