Kaduna: Police rescue three kidnapped victims after 40 days in captivity

The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued three kidnapped victims who spent 40 days in captivity and arrested five suspected informants allegedly linked to the kidnapping syndicate. 

The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the victims were rescued during a joint security operation involving officers from Fushin Kada and the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in Hunkuyi. 

Hassan stated that the operation followed sustained intelligence gathering, strategic surveillance and coordinated efforts that led operatives 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, adding that 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 kidn@ppers. 

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

Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, commended 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.