Police Rescue Three Victims Kidnapped for 40 Days in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued three victims who had been held captive for 40 days and has arrested five individuals suspected of acting as informants for the kidnapping group.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, announced the rescue in a statement on Saturday. He said the operation was carried out jointly by officers from Fushin Kada and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Hunkuyi.

Hassan explained that the operation followed sustained intelligence gathering, strategic surveillance and coordinated efforts that led the officers to a suspected bandits’ hideout.

“Upon sighting the advancing security personnel, the bandits fled the area, abandoning the victims who were subsequently rescued unharmed,” he said.

According to him, the rescued victims were identified as Ekechikwu Omale, Ummi Salisu of Kudan LGA in Kaduna State, and Pastor Daniel Tanko Bawa of Tufa Village in Niger State. The victims received medical attention at the police clinic before being reunited with their families.

The spokesman added that five suspected informants were arrested during the investigation. Preliminary findings indicated that the suspects allegedly provided information and logistical support to the kidnappers.

“The suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime during interrogation,” he stated.

Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, praised the professionalism and collaboration among security agencies that led to the successful operation.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state and urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information.