Bauchi Governor mourns slain vigilantes in Alkaleri bandits’ attack

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of several hunters by suspected bandits in Mansur village, Alkaleri Local Government Area.

According to a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s media aide, Mukhtar Gidado, the hunters were ambushed while on a routine patrol along the Duguri–Mansur–Dajin Mada forest axis.

Describing the attack as “heinous and senseless,” Governor Mohammed condoled with the families of the victims, the people of Alkaleri LGA, and the entire Bauchi State.

He prayed for the repose of the souls of the slain hunters, whom he described as fallen heroes who died while safeguarding their communities.

“This painful incident is a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by criminal elements who aim to disrupt the peace and security of our state,” the Governor said.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fighting insecurity, urging residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible and timely information.

Governor Mohammed also assured the public that the state government is working closely with security forces to ensure that those responsible for the killings are brought to justice, stressing that no effort will be spared to keep Bauchi safe.

Recall that armed men suspected to be bandits launched a deadly attack on Saturday night, killing several vigilante members and civilians in a coordinated assault on three villages in Gwana District, Alkaleri Local LGA.

DAILY POST gathered that the affected communities—Mansur, Digare, Sabuwar Sara, and Yalo—were ambushed while residents slept.

Most of the victims were members of local vigilante groups from Gwana and Duguri Districts, who had been safeguarding their communities from repeated attacks along the volatile borders of Gombe, Plateau, and Taraba States.

This latest attack is part of a troubling pattern of violence in the region, which has included killings, cattle rustling, and growing insecurity.

Bauchi Governor mourns slain vigilantes in Alkaleri bandits’ attack