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The APC chieftain was abducted by armed men from his residence in Beli Community, Rogo Local Government Area of the state.
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Beli said his abductors moved him through several locations, including Danja in Katsina State, Ikara and Giwa in Kaduna State, as well as parts of Zamfara State.
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CP Bakori said rescue followed coordinated tactical security efforts, which eventually secured the victim’s release.
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Governor Yusuf ordered comprehensive medical attention and psychosocial rehabilitation for the rescued Chairman at the expense of the state government.
November 10, (THEWILL) – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has commended the state Police Command for successfully rescuing the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of Rogo Local Government Area, Abdullahi Alasan Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, after spending 68 days in the kidnappers’ den.
The APC chieftain was abducted by armed men from his residence in Beli Community in Rogo Local Government Area of the state.
Recounting his ordeal after regaining freedom, Beli disclosed that his abductors moved him through several locations, including Danja in Katsina State, Ikara and Giwa in Kaduna State, as well as parts of Zamfara State.
The State Commissioner of Police, Dr Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed the successful rescue operation while briefing Governor Yusuf at the Government House, Kano.
CP Bakori said the operation followed coordinated tactical security efforts, which eventually secured the victim’s release.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intensifying operations against kidnapping and other criminal activities across the state.
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Responding, Governor Yusuf praised the Commissioner of Police and other security personnel for their dedication and professionalism in securing the APC chairman’s freedom.
The Governor specifically recognised the contributions of the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad, CSP Aliyu Muhammad Auwal, CSP Ado Muhammad Audi, and the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.
He directed the State Commissioner for Health to ensure that the rescued victim receives comprehensive medical attention and psychosocial rehabilitation at the expense of the state government.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies with the necessary assistance to protect lives and property and strengthen public safety across Kano State.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
