The Kebbi State Police Command has successfully neutralized four suspected kidnappers, rescued a victim, and recovered N3 million in Suru Local Government Area.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, detailed the incident.
According to Abubakar, the attack occurred on February 14 at about 1:45 p.m. when armed men stormed Gobiraje Village in Suru LGA and abducted 60-year-old Umaru Bawa.
“Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer in Suru swiftly mobilised a team of policemen and vigilantes to the scene. They tracked the suspects to Tundafari Forest in the Dakingari axis and engaged them in a gun battle.
“As a result, four of the kidnappers were neutralised, one was arrested with fatal injuries, while others fled into the forest with gunshot wounds,” he said.
The operation led to the safe rescue of the abducted victim and the recovery of N3 million, which had already been paid as ransom.
Commending the officers for their swift action, the Commissioner of Police, Bello Sani, lauded their bravery, professionalism, and tactical expertise.
He reiterated the command’s dedication to combating crime and urged the public to remain security-conscious.
Sani further called on Kebbi residents to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station for prompt intervention.
