Monday, June 8, 2026 - The Kaduna State Police command has successfully rescued three k!dnap victims after spending forty (40) days in captivity.
According to the command's spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan,
the police while acting on intelligence received, stormed a suspected band!ts'
hideout. Upon sighting the advancing security operatives, the bandits fled the
scene, abandoning the victims who were subsequently rescued unharmed.
Hassan gave the names of the rescued victims as Ekechikwu
Omale, Ummi Salisu of Kudan Local Government Area and Pastor Daniel Tanko Bawa
of Tufa Village, Niger State.
Following their rescue, the victims were taken to the Police
Clinic for medical examination and treatment before being reunited with their
families.
In the course of the investigation, five suspected
informants linked to the k!dnapping syndicate were arrested.
‘’Preliminary
investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly provided information and
logistical support to the kidnappers. During interrogation, the suspects
confessed to their involvement in the crime.'' he said
He added that investigation is ongoing with a view to
apprehending other members of the criminal network and bringing all those
involved to justice.
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