The Gombe State Police Command on Friday announced the rescue of a kidnapped community leader, Hassan Reuben, and the arrest of three suspects in connection with the crime.
Reuben, a resident of Nahuta Village, Tula, in Kaltungo Local Government Area of the state, was abducted on January 20, 2026.
According to the police, information about the kidnapping was received at about 11:00am on January 21, prompting immediate security action.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Buhari Abdullahi, said in a statement on Friday that the rescue operation was carried out through the combined efforts of police operatives from the Awak and Tula divisions, with support from vigilantes and local hunters.
“Following swift action and sustained efforts, the victim was successfully rescued unhurt on the same date,” he said.
The police spokesperson said the victim was rescued at Tule Berbere, a location a few kilometres from Kunge Village in the Awak District of Kaltungo Local Government Area.
“The victim was immediately taken to a hospital for medical evaluation and has since rejoined his family safely,” Abdullahi added.
In a related development, the police disclosed that three women suspected to be spouses or accomplices of the kidnappers were arrested in the area where the victim was rescued.
The suspects were identified as Aisha Salihu, Fati Ado, and Adama Buba, all from Luga Edi Kamo, Awak, Kaltungo Local Government Area.
“The suspects claimed ignorance of their ages,” the command noted, adding that investigations into the case were ongoing.
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