Police in Bauchi State, together with forest guards, rescue two people who were kidnapped by suspected bandits. The operation takes place in Gwamnare Forest in Ningi Local Government Area, according to statements from the Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar. Reports say the rescue follows an instruction from the state police commissioner and involves coordinated efforts between security personnel and forest guards operating in the area.

Both outlets describe the incident as part of an ongoing security response to kidnappings in the forest region. While the two victims are recovered during the joint operation, authorities indicate that additional kidnapped persons may still be in the area. As a result, the security effort continues with further operations aimed at locating and rescuing other victims linked to the same kidnapping episode.

No details are provided in the shared reports on the victims’ identities, their condition, or whether any suspects are arrested during the rescue.