Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed that Two Soldiers attached to the 33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi, and a vigilante member have paid the supreme price of death during a violent encounter with armed bandits in Gwana District of Alkaleri LGA of the State.
The development followed a bandit attack on the Community and the Joint Task Force (JTF) Base at Gwana District, Alkaleri LGA, on Sunday, 22nd February, 2026, at about 1632hrs.
The Police Command, through the PPRO, SP Nafiu Habib, in a statement released to Journalists, Monday evening, stated that, “Three members of the affected community were also abducted and not fewer seven bandits were neutralised by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Police (AKU) during the gun duel.”
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The Command disclosed that, already, additional security forces have been deployed to restore order, protect displaced civilians, and prevent further attacks.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, assured the public that monitoring and intelligence gathering are ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing assailants and rescue victims.
The Command assured that further updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.
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