Mohammed Pledges Stronger Support for Vigilantes After Fresh Attack in Alkaleri LG

Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi                                 

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has pledged full support to strengthen security operations of vigilante groups in Gwana district, Alkaleri Local Government Area, following a recent attack by bandits.

The governor has also called for urgent federal intervention following the attacks on  some Duguri communities in the state.

Four people were killed when the bandits riding over one hundred motorcycles attacked Kafin Duguri and Gwana communities, prompting the governor’s sympathy visit, where he praised vigilantes for preventing the criminals from overrunning residents nearby settlements.

He assured victims that the state government would take full responsibility for medical bills of those injured, reaffirming commitment to protect lives and restore normalcy across affected communities without delay.

The governor said he briefed President Bola Tinubu on the incident, and that the president pledged to complement Bauchi State Government efforts in addressing criminality and enhancing security operations across the state.

He said security agencies were currently overwhelmed and required improved weapons and logistics to effectively tackle the situation.

According to him, the president expressed condolences to the affected families, and assured them of federal support.

He commended the courage of the Kafin Duguri people, noting that their resistance forced the attackers to flee. 

The governor described the community as resilient and deeply rooted in their ancestral land, where farming remains the major source of livelihood.

He said banditry has been largely contained in other parts of the state but stressed that the government would not rest until peace was fully restored in Duguri and surroundings.