In the Alkaleri Local Government of Bauchi State, the police have slain roughly 12 people who were allegedly terrorizing local inhabitants in the communities near the recently discovered oil field.
Terrorist chief Madaki Mansur was among those who died.
Recall how recent events in the area saw at least 10 people slain by suspected terrorists. Additionally, it’s said that regular kidnappings force many locals to leave their towns in search of safety.
The state’s police spokesperson, Mohammed Wakil, stated in a statement on Monday that the 12 terrorists who were slain were part of criminal gangs that terrorize nearby villages in Bauchi, Taraba, Gombe, and Plateau State.
“In our combined efforts to stem the menace of banditry in Bauchi State, especially in Alkaleri L.G.A., the command was at its best recently.
“On the 19th December 2022 at about 11:00 p.m the Joint Operation of security operatives engaged suspected bandits/kidnappers in four different hideouts; at Mansur, Digare, Gwana and Dajin Madam in Alkaleri forest.
“Following the hot exchange of superior fire-power by the operatives, twelve (12) of the kidnappers were killed while others subdued, dislodged scampered into disarray into the nearby bushes with possible gunshot wounds and abandoned their camp.
“Consequently, weapons and operational motorcycles were recovered during the operation.
Meanwhile, the Command is intensifying efforts to apprehend the fleeing members of the syndicate,” the statement said.