The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an Operational unit titled “Operation Sharan Daji” which comprises two Police Tactical Units; the Anti-kidnapping Unit (AKU), Rapid Response Squad (RRS), and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps in order to sanitize kidnappers enclaves/dens and rescue the kidnapped victims.
According to a press release signed by the Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, said that the Joint operations have carried out several successful operations within and outside of the state amongst which includes the successful operations carried out in the Maina-maji area of Alkaleri LGA.
The statement read, “On the 15th September 2023 at about 1900hrs the Command “Operation Sharan Daji” team in conjunction with Relevant stakeholders (Hunters) led by CSP Makama Magaji acted on Credible Intelligence and swiftly ransacked a suspected kidnapper’s enclave and engaged the culprits in a heavy gun battle, consequently emerged victorious as the result of superior firepower.
“The operatives successfully defaced the suspected kidnappers to whisk them away in disarray with serious bullet wounds into the nearest bushes and successfully rescued kidnapped victims therein. However, the operatives were able to neutralize about ten (10) suspected kidnappers/bandits at a red mountain (Jan-Dutse) situated in Yankari forest and rescued thirty-nine (39) kidnapped victims consisting of twenty-eight (28) males, eight (8) females, and three (3) infants both old and young of age unhurt and reunited them with their respective families after a medical check-up at the General Hospital Alkaleri.
“The rescued kidnapped Victims are; Males –Â Muhammadu Sardauna “m” of Sabon Layi
Meshack Isyaku “m” of Kafi; Mustapha Muhammadu “m” of Sabon Jiri; Marafa Kasu “m” of Gargankufai; Sale Dan Asabe “m” of Badakoshin Pali; Alh Amadu Hassan “m” of Sabon Layi; Saddik Isa “m” of Sabon-Jiri; Mannirul Hassan “m” of Kafi; Aminu Alhaji Baushe “m” of Anguwan Gyero; Rabiu Adamu “m” of Alkaleri; Yahaya Abubakar “m” of Alkaleri; Hamisu Hashim “m” of Gaji Gamu; Muhammadu Bello “m” of Anguwan Gyero; Babangida Makeri “m” of Badakoshi; Yunusa Adamu “m” of Kwalele; Galadima Iliyasu “m” of Tollon; Isa Dan-Biran “m” of Tollon; Hashimu Sarkin Busa “m” of Tollon; Muhammadu Shuaibu “m” of Dan
Kalik Dahiru “m” of Dagudi; Aliyu Yakubu “m” of Gaji; Alhaji Kamilu “m” of Unguwan Gyero
Ahmadu Yari “m” of Duguri; Mohammad Ali “m” of Dan; Dan Lami Samaila “m” of Dan
Rabiu Barde “m” of Sabon-Jiri; Yakubu Muhammad “m” of Gaji and Yakubu Musa “m” of Mun-
“Females – Kadija Abbas” f” of Gaji; Usaina Muhammadu Sani “f” of Duguri; Rose Bulus “f” of Duguri; Hakuda Adamu “f” of Gaji; Shamsiya Abdulhakim “f” of Duguri; Fatima Sunusi “f” of Duguri; Maimuna Iliyasu “f” of Duguri; Aisha Yusuf “f” of Gaji while the infants are:Â Ibrahim Abbas; Shemau Muhammad Sani “f” of Gaji and Zainab A. Abbas “f” of Gaji
According to Wakil, preliminary investigation revealed that the kidnappers invaded Gaji village with specifically targeted people to kidnapped which they suspected to be among the businessmen coming back from Mararrabar Liman Katagum market, while on the victim’s way back home boarding motorcycles, tricycles, and motor vehicles, the suspected kidnappers numbering about twenty-four armed with AK-47 rifles intercepted and whisked them to the red mountain (Jan-Dutse) situated at Yankari Forest region.
He said that the kidnappers shot two drivers of a tricycle and motor vehicle at the spot and they sustained serious injuries and thereafter proceeded to their camp.
“Subsequently, the kidnappers demanded the sum of 50 million from each of the victims as ransom before the successful rescue operations by “Operation Sharan Daji” which put all their plans in futility.
“While commending the operatives for their gallantry, as well as selfless service to the nation and humanity, the Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Command CP Auwal Musa Muhammad has reassured the citizens of Bauchi that the war against crimes and criminality will soon be won.
“The CP called for continuous support for the police and other law enforcement agencies, promising that the security agencies will not rest on their oars till normalcy is restored in every part of the State, the statement said.
