Bauchi police rescue three kidnapped victims and arrest six suspects in a swift operation at Euga Village, reaffirming commitment to residents’ safety

The Bauchi police rescue operation has led to the safe recovery of three abducted victims and the arrest of six suspects allegedly linked to their kidnapping at Euga Village in Toro Local Government Area of the state.

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The Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Police Command, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the swift response followed a distress call from a community member.

According to the statement, the incident occurred on 29 September 2025 at about 12:01 a.m., when unidentified gunmen stormed Euga Village and kidnapped three men Idi Umar, Idi Lawan, and Musa Lawal.

“Upon receiving the call, police operatives from the Toro Area Command, Toro Division, and Nabordo Division, in collaboration with local security partners, immediately mobilised to the scene,” Wakil stated.

He explained that the joint forces tracked the suspects to the outskirts of the village, engaging them in a professional operation that resulted in the unharmed rescue of all three victims.

Wakil added, “Additionally, six suspects have been apprehended in connection with this incident. They include Abubakar Usman, Adamu Alo, Abubakar Aliyu, Umar Habu, Abubakar Mamman Abubakar, and Shehu Samb.”

The police spokesperson confirmed that the victims had since been reunited with their families in good health, while investigations continue to determine the motive behind the abduction.

“The suspects will be transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Bauchi for profiling and will be charged in court upon completion of investigations,” Wakil said.

He further quoted the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, as reaffirming the command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property in the state.

“The Commissioner emphasises the command’s steadfast dedication to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. He urges the public to remain vigilant and continue providing useful information to aid police efforts,” the statement added.

This latest Bauchi police rescue comes less than two weeks after the command foiled another kidnap attempt in Alkaleri Local Government Area, where three suspected kidnappers armed with AK-47 rifles were arrested following a distress call from Maso Kano village.

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The proactive security measures, authorities say, are part of ongoing efforts to curb the rising menace of abductions across the state and restore confidence among local communities.