By Isiyaka Ismail Wunti
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has pledged full support to strengthen security operations of vigilante groups in Gwana district, Alkaleri Local Government Area, following a recent deadly bandits attack.
Four people were killed when the bandits riding over one hundred motorcycles attacked Kafin Duguri and Gwana communities, prompting the governor’s sympathy visit where he praised vigilantes for preventing the criminals from overrunning residents nearby settlements.
He assured victims that the state government would take full responsibility for medical bills of those injured, reaffirming commitment to protect lives and restore normalcy across affected communities without delay.
The governor said he briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the incident, noting the President pledged to complement Bauchi State Government efforts in addressing criminality and enhancing security operations across the state.
State Commissioner of Police Sani Omolori Aliyu assured to deploy additional personnel to the troubled area, urging vigilantes to work closely with police and other security agencies for successful operations.
The Emir of Duguri, Alhaji Adamu Muhammad Duguri, commended the State Government for timely provision of relief materials to the victims and reaffirmed support for coordinated security measures.
