By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued a woman and her son who were abducted by gunmen in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state, while four suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the crime.
The command disclosed that the victims, a 40-year-old woman and her 25-year-old son, were kidnapped after armed men stormed their residence in Kwarin Gadali Hamlet of Pali District during the early hours of June 2, 2026.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, said the incident was reported to the police at about 11:46 a.m. on the same day.
Following the report, officers attached to the Pali Outstation moved to the area and commenced intelligence-based operations to locate the victims and track down the suspects.
According to Habib, a joint security team made up of police officers, military personnel and local security operatives acted on credible intelligence and arrested three suspects identified as Mainasara Alhaji Umaru, 23; Buba Alhaji Umaru, 20; and Muhammadu Usman, 19, at Kuka Village in Duguri District of Alkaleri LGA.
The police spokesman said further investigations led to the arrest of a fourth suspect, Ahmadu Umaru of Dalgade, after one of those initially arrested allegedly provided information linking him to the kidnapping and the whereabouts of the victims.
He stated that security operatives eventually rescued the victims unharmed at about 7:45 p.m. on June 3, 2026, after sustained intelligence-driven efforts.
“The victims have since been taken to the General Hospital, Alkaleri, for medical examination and attention,” the statement read.
Habib added that all four suspects remain in police custody, while the matter has been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for further investigation.
He also noted that security agencies are continuing efforts to apprehend other members of the gang who are still at large and recover weapons allegedly used during the operation.
