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Police, security forces rescue 36 kidnapped victims in Kebbi
In a coordinated operation on Monday, security forces led by the Police successfully rescued 36 kidnapped victims in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. All victims were recovered unharmed.
Kebbi State Police spokesperson, SP Nafiu Abubakar, revealed that the incident occurred on December 8, 2024, around 6:00 PM when armed bandits barricaded the Mairairai/Bena road, abducting at least 30 people.
Upon receiving the distress report, a swift response team comprising the Police, military, and local vigilantes was dispatched to the scene. They engaged the bandits in a gunfight, ultimately overpowering them with superior firepower. The assailants fled, abandoning the 36 victims, who were immediately rescued and reunited with their families.
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Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, Bello M. Sani, praised the combined security forces for their bravery and resilience during the operation. “I commend the resilience, gallantry, and courage of the security forces. Their swift response and coordinated effort ensured the safe rescue of the victims,” he stated.
The Commissioner urged security personnel to maintain their efforts until Kebbi State is free from the grip of armed bandits and other criminal elements.
Reaffirming the Police’s commitment to fighting crime, Sani called for enhanced collaboration among security agencies to sustain the fight against banditry and ensure lasting peace and safety for residents.
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