Kabba/Bunu LGA Local Hunters Foils Bandits Attack On Tata Bunu, Gun Down 1 bandit, Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims
The team of local hunters in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area says it has succeeded in thwarting a kidnap attempt in Tata Bunu community, killed one suspected bandit, gives others bullet wounds and rescued all the five kidnapped victims.
Omofa John, the Chief Press Secretary to the chairman, who disclosed this said the incident occurred at Tata Bunu community, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, around 1:00am today.
Upon receipt of the security report, promptly, the LGA local hunters, in collaboration with members of the vigilante, mobilized a team of operatives to the scene.
On noticing the presence of the team, the bandits opened fire on them, which the team responded gallantly and successfully thwarted the kidnapping attempt and rescued all the kidnapped victims.
The operation was successful with the help of the essential security materials and logistics recently provided to them by the local government chairman which motivated the local hunters to withstand those kidnappers and ensure they rescue all the victims unhurt.
In the course of scanning the scene, one of the local hunter sustained injury and the hunter is been taking care of now at an undisclosed hospital for proper treatment.
The Chairman commended the operatives for their exceptional display of bravery and gallantry.
He also reiterated his administration’s commitment towards ensuring the safety and security of the good people of the local government area.
Zacchaeus charged every villages in Kabba/Bunu LGA especially, in Bunu district to always stand up as a first line of self defence that security is no longer a business as usual.
Hon (Barr.) Zacchaeus Dare Michael promise the local hunters team of more support and assured them of his dedication to provide more essential materials and logistics for better outings.
Signed
Omofa John
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman of Kabba/Bunu LGA
March 16, 2025.
