Kebbi State Police Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims, Apprehend Three Suspects

Security forces in Kebbi State have successfully rescued five kidnapped victims and taken three suspects into custody following an operation in the Dakingari area of Suru Local Government. The operation, which involved collaboration between police officers and local vigilante groups, was confirmed by the Kebbi State Police Command on Sunday.

Details of the Rescue Operation

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, the operation was initiated after authorities received intelligence regarding an incursion by armed men into Dolen Kwandage Village. During this initial incident, three residents—identified as 35-year-old Samaila Abubakar, 32-year-old Dayyaba Muhammadu, and 31-year-old Balki Hakimi—were abducted.

Acting on this information, police operatives and local vigilantes tracked the suspects, eventually forcing them to abandon their captives. During the course of the same operation, authorities also secured the release of two additional women, 50-year-old Moe Muddaha and 30-year-old Hadiza Bello, both of whom had been abducted previously from Yarma Village.

Suspects and Recovered Evidence

The police identified the three individuals arrested during the operation as Umaru Janyo, 49, Bube Kwaire, 28, and Muhammadu Gyade, 22. According to SP Usman, the suspects hail from Bendu and Tindifai villages. While three individuals were detained, the police noted that other members of the criminal gang managed to escape the scene, potentially carrying gunshot injuries sustained during the confrontation.

Authorities recovered several items from the scene, including:

• An unregistered Haojue motorcycle
• N308,000 in cash
• A chain and a jerrycan

The rescued victims were transported to the General Hospital in Dakingari to undergo medical evaluations before being returned to their families. The police have not provided further details regarding the specific medical conditions of the victims or the duration of their captivity.

Ongoing Security Measures

Commissioner of Police Umar Hadejia has publicly commended the police personnel and the local vigilantes for their swift response to the kidnapping incident. In the wake of the operation, the command has announced that it is intensifying surveillance and patrols throughout the Suru Local Government Area to maintain order.

The police stated that investigations remain active, with efforts currently underway to locate and apprehend the remaining suspects who fled the scene. As of the latest update, no further information regarding the identities or whereabouts of the fleeing suspects has been released by the Kebbi State Police Command.

Conclusion

The successful rescue in Dakingari highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region and the role of local vigilante cooperation in law enforcement efforts. While the immediate threat to the five victims has been neutralized, the police continue to monitor the area as they pursue the remaining members of the criminal group involved in the abduction.

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p class=”vbna-source-note”>Source: Daily Post Nigeria

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