Ajiya Ayuba,
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the killings of vigilante groups who were on routine patrol by the armed bandits in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the State.
The police command in a statement signed it’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakil and made available to newsmen in Bauchi.
The statement reads in part: “On 4th May 2025, at about 09:40 hours, the Command received a report from Alkaleri Divisional Police Headquarters regarding an incident that occurred earlier that same day at about 05:40 hours.
“A combined team of professional hunters from Duguri and Gwana District, while on a routine patrol along Duguri, Mansur, and the Dajin Madam forest bordering Bauchi and Plateau State, encountered an ambush by armed bandits.
“This confrontation resulted in numerous casualties on both sides, including members of the vigilante group and the bandits themselves”
“The police noted further that: Upon receiving the report, a team of operational tactical teams was dispatched to the scene, where they recovered bodies of casualties.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased included both quasi-security operatives and civilians from Sabuwar Sara village, who were mercilessly shot by the bandits while attempting to flee from the attack”
The Command has mandated a specialised team to intensify efforts to apprehend those responsible for the act and individuals found to be connected.
“The Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Police Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, psc(+) mni, has deployed tactical teams to Mansur village in Alkaleri LGA of Bauchi following a visit to relevant stakeholders. He has strongly condemned the recent killings, expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives.
“The Commissioner characterised these acts as utterly reprehensible and a significant threat to the peace and security of the state and assured the are in Full-Scale to bring the perpetrators to book.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, extends his sincere condolences to the families of the vigilante groups who lost their lives during battle with bandits.
He assures the good people of Bauchi State that the investigation will be conducted diligently to bring the perpetrators to justice.
