Bandits have kidnapped six persons including a 20-year-old nursing mother from communities in Ningi and Toro Local Government Areas of Bauchi State.
A reliable source said the gunmen invaded Billiri Gorore village in Lumbu community on Saturday night, August 19, 2023, and kidnapped two people namely; Alhaji Chibi and Alhaji Siba.
The source said that bandits had on Thursday night attacked Sanger settlement in Kwangoro village and abducted one person for ransom.
He however said that he could not ascertain how much they are demanding but noted that negotiation was ongoing to secure his release from captivity.
It was gathered that bandits in another different operation, attacked Yadagungume town on Saturday night and abducted a nursing mother, Adama Abdussalam, 20, the wife of a businessman, Alh Abdussalam Jibrin Yaudo, who narrowly escaped from the attack.
A security source said the gunmen invaded Yaudo’s house at about 1:00am.
The Caretaker Chairman of Ningi local government area, Hon Ibrahim Zubairu, who confirmed the incidents, said that on receiving the report, he immediately mobilized the security personnel to the affected communities.
He said that the local government authorities are doing its best unrelentingly putting efforts towards arresting the insecurity issues bedeviling the peace and tranquility of the area.
The Council boss said that they are recording a great success in the fight against insecurity whereby before the recent attacks, communities within the LGA live in harmony for 16 days without any report of kidnapping activities.
He however pointed out that this was informed by the concerted efforts meted-out by the state Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad, to ensure that the lives and property of the common man are fully protected.
Ibrahim Zubairu assured that his Council will not rest on its oars in safeguarding lives and properties of the citizens by collaborating with all security agencies.
