Bandits abduct Bauchi councillor and his two wives

Suspected bandits have abducted a councillor, Hon. Dan Musa Garin Kwairi, alongside his two wives in Futuk community, Gwana District of Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The victims were reportedly taken from their residence on Monday, February 16, 2026.

According to security analyst, Bakatsine, sources said the gunmen stormed the councillor’s home late in the night and whisked him and his wives away to an undisclosed location.

Witnesses said the assailants moved swiftly and appeared to have targeted the residence directly. 

There was no official statement from the Bauchi State Police Command regarding the abduction at the time of filing this report.