From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of two kidnapped victims from the bandits Dankowago Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command,CSP Nafiu Abubakar confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.
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According to him, “in it’s ongoing onslaught against banditry and other heinous crimes, on the 15th August, 2025 at about 1505hrs, while on aggressive patrol around Dankade village of Ribah district, Danko/Wasagu LGA, a combined team of Policemen, Vigilantes and hunters, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Ribah, had an encounter with the bandits.
“During a gun duel which lasted for hours, one Tukur Bello M aged 26yrs of Kembawa village, Augie LGA of Kebbi State and Isyaka Abubakar M aged 25yrs of Budun village, Gummi LGA of Zamfara State, who were kidnapped on the 9th August, 2025 at about 1400hrs, while grazing with their cows at Gairi forest in Zamfara State, were successfully rescued unhurt.
“The victims have been rushed to a medical facility for check up before being reunited with their family.
“In view of the above recorded tremendous achievement, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani had applauded the determination, resilience and professionalism of the DPO Ribah and the team, and urged them to maintain the ongoing onslaught against banditry and other heinous crimes for socio-economic development of the area.
“The CP also encouraged other DPOs to emulate the DPO Ribah by embarking on aggressive patrols and visibility policing along the highways and nearby bushes in their area of responsibility with a view to ensuring the safety and security of the good people of Kebbi State”.
The command equally reiterated the Command’s commitment in safeguarding the lives and property of the peace loving people of the State..
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