August 1, 2025
The police command in Kebbi, says it has rescued three abducted victims of banditry in Shanga Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
The Spokesperson of the command, CSP, Nafi’u Abubakar, made this known in a statement on Friday.
He said that on July 27, at about 2: am, a gang of kidnappers armed with sophisticated weapons invaded Sangara village in Shanga LGA, and kidnapped one Muhammad Namata, 25, Gide Namata, 20, and Hamidu Alhaji Namani, 35, all of the same address to unknown destination.
“Upon receiving the report, the Divisional police Officer, Shanga, mobilized a combined team of security personnel comprising the Police, Army, Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), vigilantes and hunters for search and rescue mission.
“While the operation was ongoing, they trailed the kidnappers to Shanga hills and engaged them in a fierce gun duel.
“Due to the high- fire power of the combined security personnel, the suspected kidnappers abandoned their victims and took to their heels into the forest with fatal wounds.
“The victims have been successfully rescued on July 31 at about 3:30pm, and currently receiving treatment at a medical facility before being reunited with their families,” he said.
Abubakar quoted the Commissioner of Police in the state, Bello Sani, as commending the bravery, commitment and professionalism displayed by the combined team of security personnel in rescuing the victims promptly.
“He also charged them to sustain the synergy amongst them, as no security outfit can do it alone.
“The CP called on the residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station for prompt response,” the PPRO said.
