Security agencies and vigilance groups have rescued no fewer than 69 kidnap victims in Bauchi State.
Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki, Bauchi Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs annoucned this.
He said the victims were rescued from the bandit’s den inside the forest.
Zaku, fielding questions from journalists on the infiltration of bandits In various Local Government Areas like Toro, Alkaleri, Tafawa Balewa, and Ningi local government respectively, said efforts were.on to reverse the trend.
According to him: “Governor Bala Mohammed led the battle himself. He visited the affected areas, commiserated with the people and encouraged them to resist the kidnappers.