Police rescue kidnapping victim and arrest suspect in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped woman and detained a suspect after a coordinated operation involving police officers, vigilantes and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF).

Commissioner of Police Umar Hadejia announced the development on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi about recent security operations and achievements of the command.

Hadejia said the victim, identified as Asmau Isah, was abducted during an attack on her home in the Bayan Forestry area of Birnin Kebbi on June 10.

According to the commissioner, seven armed men entered the residence, stole N220,000 and mobile phones, then took the victim to an unknown location.

“Following a swift response by police operatives supported by vigilantes and members of the Civilian JTF, the victim was rescued unharmed and one suspect, Abubakar Siddi, was arrested,” he said.

Hadejia added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang involved in the abduction.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state through intelligence‑led operations and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible information to security agencies, assuring them that all reports would be treated with utmost confidentiality.

“The Kebbi Police Command remains fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of all law‑abiding citizens across the state,” he said.