The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended six suspected kidnappers operating in Toro Local Government Area and rescued three victims unhurt.
Spokesman of the Command, CSP Mohammed Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday.
According to him, “On September 29, 2025, at about 12:01 a.m., the Bauchi State Police Command received a distress call from a vigilant member of the community, reporting that unidentified gunmen had abducted three men — Idi Umar, Idi Lawan, and Musa Lawal — from Euga village in Toro LGA.”
He said a swift and coordinated response involving the Toro Area Command, Toro Division, Nabordo Division, and local security partners led to the successful rescue of the victims and arrest of the suspects.
“The combined team tracked the suspects to the outskirts of the village and carried out a professional operation that resulted in the safe rescue of the victims without any harm. Six suspects were arrested in connection with the incident,” Wakil said.
Those arrested include Abubakar Usman, Adamu Alo, Abubakar Aliyu, Umar Habu, Abubakar Mamman Abubakar, and Shehu Sambo.
Wakil added that the rescued victims have been reunited with their families and are in good health.
He also noted that investigations are ongoing to uncover more details about the crime, adding that the suspects are cooperating with police investigators.
“The suspects will be transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) in Bauchi for detailed profiling and will be charged to court upon completion of investigations,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of residents in the state.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the police.
