By 
Kenny EMMAN
Gunmen on Wednesday, killed one and kidnapped three other people in Boto village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State’s
Bauchi State Police Command spokesman Ahmed Wakili who confirmed the incident, 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.
Comments