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The Editors,
BREAKTHROUGH: VCRU, AKU, AND OTHERS RESCUE 2 KIDNAP VICTIMS UNHURT DURING JOINT OPERATION IN NINGI LGA
In furtherance of the mandate of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), has directed the tactical unit to relocate to areas with recent cases of kidnapping and ensure the safe rescue of victims and the arrest of suspects.
In compliance with the CP's directive, operatives of the Command have successfully rescued two kidnap victims during a joint security operation conducted in Gwamnare Forest, Ningi LGA.
According to a situation report received at Ningi Division on 1st July, 2026 at about 1000hrs, a combined team of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) led by their respective Commanders, the DPO Ningi and team, and the Commander of Forestry Guards deployed by the Commissioner of Police, moved into operation through the Rafin Chiyawa axis to Gwamnare in Ningi LGA.
The operation was in response to persistent kidnapping incidents in Dogon Ruwa and Rafin Chiyawa Villages situated near Gwamnare Forest.
During the operation, the team successfully rescued two victims, namely:
1. Alhaji Yahaya, male, 50 years old, of Masallachi Hamlet, Dogon Ruwa Village
2. Alhaji Kabiru, male of Gwamnare Forest
Meanwhile, no casualty or loss of life was recorded during the operation.
Furthermore, a search for the remaining victims is ongoing.
CP Sani-Omolori commended the bravery and professionalism of the joint team. He reassured residents of Dogon Ruwa, Rafin Chiyawa, and environs of the Command’s commitment to flushing out criminal elements from all forests in the State.
SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS
Police Public Relations Officer
For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
2nd July, 2026.
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