By Suzan Edeh, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued two victims abducted in Wunti-Dada community, Bauchi Local government area of the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Wakil said that on the 25th October 2025 at about 2230 hours, Mr Stanley Abuchi, a 32 year-old resident of Wuntin Dada, Bauchi, reported to the B Divisional Police Headquarters that five unknown individuals attempted to kidnap him at his residence, but when they were unable to find him, they abducted his girlfriend, Joy Stanley, age 23, and his friend, Adam Bala, a male aged 24 years.
He said that the police responded promptly to the report and detectives from B’ Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, acted swiftly and successfully intercepted the suspects in a red Mercedes-Benz vehicle in Gidan Mai Jos road, Bauchi.
According to him, during the operation, one suspect, Abubakar Musa, a 32-year-old from Jos, was arrested, and both victims were rescued unharmed.
“Initial investigations disclosed that the suspects had demanded a ransom of ₦400,000 from their intended victim. Additionally, the kidnappers had taken belongings from the victims, amounting to a loss ₦60,000 along with personal items”.
“Further inquiries led to the apprehension of another suspect, Dahiru Umar, a 31-year-old male from Yandoya, Jos, Plateau State, on 27th October 2025. An essential piece of evidence, a handcuff was recovered during the operation”.
“Currently, efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest the three other suspects associated with the crime, identified as Ibrahim Hassan A.K.A B13, Pigo, and Musa, whose surname remains unknown. The police are committed to tracking down these individuals”.
“In line with our dedication to thorough investigation and justice, the Commissioner of Police has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution” he said.
The PPRO reiterated the commitment of the State Police Command to ensure the safety and security of all residents of the statem urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to their nearest police station.