Bauchi Police Launch Violent Crime Response Unit To Tackle Kidnapping, Banditry

The Bauchi State Police Command has launched its newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of efforts to strengthen security operations across the State.

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held Tuesday at the Police Officers’ Mess along Jos Road, Bauchi, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to proactive policing and stronger collaboration with the government and members of the public in protecting lives and property.

The Commissioner explained that the VCRU was created following the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to improve the Command’s capacity for swift, intelligence-driven, and coordinated responses to violent crimes.

According to him, the unit is specifically designed to combat armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, and other threats to public safety across the State.

CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu noted that the VCRU is equipped with specially trained personnel and modern operational resources to ensure rapid deployment and effective containment of security threats.

He also announced the appointment of CSP Abdurrazaq Padah as the unit’s pioneer Commander, expressing confidence in his leadership abilities and operational expertise to fulfil the unit’s mandate successfully.

The representative of the Bauchi State Governor commended the initiative and pledged the government’s continued support for security operations in the State.

Goodwill messages were also delivered by the representative of the Emir of Bauchi, the District Head of the host community, and the representative of the Commander of the 33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi.

In his remarks, the Wazirin Bauchi, Alhaji Muhammad Kari, who represented the Emir of Bauchi, expressed confidence in the newly established unit and the Police Command’s efforts toward maintaining peace and security.

He assured the Command of the Emirate’s sustained support and cooperation.

The Police Command appreciated the support of the state government, the Bauchi Emirate, and the State’s residents, assuring the public of its commitment to maintaining law and order and public safety through professional and responsive policing.

The ceremony featured the inspection of VCRU personnel, operational equipment, and patrol vehicles, as well as the commissioning of the unit’s operational base, Hawk Base.

The event was attended by representatives of the Bauchi State Government, the Emir of Bauchi, traditional rulers, heads of sister security agencies, members of the host community, and stakeholders from civil society organisations.