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The Bauchi state police command on Friday killed a 10-year old girl while attempting to free Malam Yusuf Nuhu, a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly who was kidnapped.
The 10-year old Hauwa’u Awalu, was hit by a stray bullet fired during the rescue mission, she died in the hospital where she was taken for treatment.
Meanwhile, the Bauchi state Police command has confirmed the release of the abducted lawmaker. Malam Haruna Mohammed, Police Public Relations officer for the state's command said that the command received a tip from concerned citizens who noticed with suspicion, some people in Golf 3 vehicle coming toward Toro from Kaduna.
"Immediately we dispatched our men who manned a road block at Rimin Zayan. On spotting our men, the suspects opened fire and we engaged them in a fierce gun battle. After some minutes of exchange of fire, the suspects abandoned the vehicle with registration number MKR 553 AA and escaped into the bush with bullet wounds.
"On approaching the vehicle, we found the kidnapped law maker in the car and recovered five expended ammunition of 7. 62 mm,’’ he said.
He said that the lawmaker was in stable condition and urged members of the public to report anyone with bullet wounds to the nearest police station.
The police is yet to issue a statement on the death of the 10 year old girl.
The 10-year old Hauwa’u Awalu, was hit by a stray bullet fired during the rescue mission, she died in the hospital where she was taken for treatment.
Meanwhile, the Bauchi state Police command has confirmed the release of the abducted lawmaker. Malam Haruna Mohammed, Police Public Relations officer for the state's command said that the command received a tip from concerned citizens who noticed with suspicion, some people in Golf 3 vehicle coming toward Toro from Kaduna.
"Immediately we dispatched our men who manned a road block at Rimin Zayan. On spotting our men, the suspects opened fire and we engaged them in a fierce gun battle. After some minutes of exchange of fire, the suspects abandoned the vehicle with registration number MKR 553 AA and escaped into the bush with bullet wounds.
"On approaching the vehicle, we found the kidnapped law maker in the car and recovered five expended ammunition of 7. 62 mm,’’ he said.
He said that the lawmaker was in stable condition and urged members of the public to report anyone with bullet wounds to the nearest police station.
The police is yet to issue a statement on the death of the 10 year old girl.
