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Police rescue kidnapped victim in Kebbi

Mr Shehu said the victim informed police officers that he was abducted in the Gwandu area by some men on a motorcycle.

• February 12, 2023
Mohammed Shehu
Mohammed Shehu

The police command in Zamfara has rescued Abdulrahman Abubakar, who was kidnapped in Kebbi State after spending three days in captivity.

The command’s spokesperson, Muhammad Shehu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Gusau, the state capital.

“On February 10, the command’s tactical operatives on confidence building/rescue mission operation along Tsafe – Kucheri – Yankara Federal High Way succeeded in rescuing a 20-year-old Abdulrahman Abubakar, a native of Gwandu emirate in Kebbi state.

“The rescue of the victim was part of the command’s ongoing effort to stem the tide of kidnapping and other related crimes in the state.”

Mr Shehu said the victim informed police officers that he was abducted in the Gwandu area by some men on a motorcycle.

According to him, the victims said he was taken to the forest and spent three days in captivity.

“After his rescue, the victim was rushed to the police clinic for a medical check and thereafter re-united with his relations,” he said.

The spokesperson said the Commissioner of Police, Kolo Yusuf, had congratulated the victim for regaining his freedom.

“The CP assured police continues commitment to rescue other victims in captivity and protection of lives and property of the citizens,” he added. 

(NAN)

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