Bauchi Police Eliminate Kidnappers, Rescue Victim

The Bauchi State Police Command has eliminated two kidnappers in Rafin Cora village of Ningi Local Government Area of the state.

The command also rescued a victim identified as 28-year-old Usman Abdulhamid while recovering a firearm. 

This was contained in a statement by SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the command's spokesperson on Sunday.

Wakil said the success was recorded following credible intelligence.

"On the 3rd March 2023 credible intelligence revealed to the command that on the same date at about 0100hrs, some unknown gunmen invaded the residence of Alhaji Abdulhamid Muhammad at Rafin Cora village via Ningi LGA in an attempt to kidnap his son, One Usman Abdulhamid, age 28yrs.

"However, in the process, the victim resisted being taken away by the kidnappers. 

"The victim was shot multiple times in his lower abdomen While making an effort to escape.

"On receipt of the information, the police operatives jointly with a local vigilante group led by DPO ningi swiftly mobilized to the scene to counter the kidnappers from accomplishing their mission in the village. 

"The kidnappers welcomed police operatives with sporadic gunshots. 

"While responding, the Operatives engaged them in a gun duel which forced them to scamper in disarray with possible gunshot wounds," the statement added.

The command also recovered an AK-47 from the kidnappers. 

Meanwhile, the victim has been taken to the Birnin Kudu Federal Medical Center for treatment.