KEBBI POLICE RESCUE TWO KIDNAP VICTIMS, ARREST SUSPECT IN KALGO, DANDI OPERATIONS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded fresh successes in its ongoing crackdown on kidnapping and banditry, rescuing two abducted victims and arresting a suspect during coordinated security operations in Kalgo and Dandi Local Government Areas of the state.
Confirming the development on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said the operations underscored the Command’s determination to deny criminal elements safe haven across Kebbi State.
According to Usman, one of the victims was rescued unhurt following a prompt response by police operatives, working in synergy with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria. A suspect was arrested in connection with the incident, while efforts are ongoing to track down other members of the gang.
“The victim was rescued without any injury due to the swift response of our officers and effective collaboration with local vigilantes. One suspect has been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend other accomplices,” Usman said.
Barely 24 hours later, another breakthrough was recorded in Dandi LGA when operatives of the Kamba Division responded to the abduction of a 50-year-old man, Garba Bachal, from Maigwaza Village at about 12:23 p.m. on January 30, 2026. The rapid police intervention reportedly forced the kidnappers to abandon the victim and flee the area.
The rescued victim was immediately taken to Maigwaza Hospital for medical evaluation and is currently recovering. The police said security surveillance in the area has since been intensified to prevent a recurrence.
“Our monitoring teams remain on ground, with strengthened patrols and intelligence gathering to ensure criminal elements do not regroup,” the police spokesman added.
Residents of the affected communities have commended the swift response of security agencies, noting that the timely interventions prevented the incidents from escalating into prolonged hostage situations often associated with ransom demands.
Security analysts say the successful operations highlight the growing role of community-based intelligence and inter-agency cooperation in addressing rural banditry.
The Kebbi State Police Command reiterated its commitment to intelligence-driven and proactive policing, assuring residents that sustained operations are underway to dismantle kidnapping networks across the state. The Command also urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information, stressing that community cooperation remains vital to maintaining peace and security in Kebbi State.
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