Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi
The Joint Security Task Force at the weekend rescued no fewer than 33 victims of kidnapping in Alkaleri Local Government Area, Bauchi State
The victims were kidnapped a few days ago by gunmen who took them into the forest awaiting payment of ransom from the families and relatives.
Following the directive of Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, who hails from the LGA, the joint security taskforce engaged the bandits and secured the release of all 33 kidnapped victims, hale and hearty.
The Caretaker Chairman, Alkaleri LGA, Bala Mahmoud, received the 33 kidnapped victims Friday night from the security operatives in Yalwan Duguri, the hometown of the governor.
Mahmoud commended the security agencies for the quick response to the incident that led to the release of the victims from captivity.
He assured all the victims to undergo medical check-ups to ensure their perfect health status before any further actions.
Alkaleri LGA is one of the councils in the state where bandits are having a field day, kidnapping people at will, receiving huge amounts of money as ransom from the families.
Few days ago, the governor, while addressing traditional rulers, declared that the state was overwhelmed by acts of banditry and other forms of criminalities.
