14th July, 2022
By Ahmed Kaigama
Gunmen stormed Boto village in Bauchi State’s Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area on Wednesday, killing one and kidnapping three others.
Bauchi State Police Command spokesman Ahmed Wakili said:
“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.
“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,” he said.
According to Wakil, the command has previously responded quickly to rescue kidnapped victims and is ready to do so again in this scenario.
The official also assured the family members that the kidnapped victims would be retrieved and reunited with their relatives.
He urged the public to work with security forces to combat insecurity.
NAN