Nigeria, June 5 -- The Bauchi State Police Command has recorded a breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping with the rescue of two abducted victims and the arrest of five suspected kidnappers in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.

The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Nafiu Habib.

According to the statement, the incident occurred on June 2, 2026, when armed men invaded the residence of a villager in Kwarin Gadali Hamlet, Pali District, Alkaleri LGA and abducted his 40-year-old wife and 25-year-old son.

Habib said the police swiftly launched an intelligence-led operation following a report of the incident.

He stated, "Upon receipt of the report, operatives from Pali Outstation immed...