The Zamfara Police Command has successfully rescued Abdulrahman Abubakar, who was kidnapped in Kebbi state and held captive for three days.
SP Muhammad Shehu, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Gusau.
According to him, a 20-year-old Abdulrahman Abubakar, a native of Gwandu emirate in Kebbi state, was successfully rescued on February 10 by the command’s tactical operatives during a confidence-building/rescue mission operation along the Tsafe, Kucheri, and Yankara Federal High Way.
“The rescue of the victim was part of the command’s ongoing effort to stem the tide of kidnapping and other related crimes in the state.
“The victim informed the police that he was abducted in Gwandu town, Kebbi state by unidentified persons on a motorcycle”, Shehu said.
According to him, the victims said he was taken to the forest and spent three days in captivity.
“After his rescue, the victim was rushed to the police clinic for a medical check and thereafter re-united with his relations,” he said.
The PPRO said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Kolo Yusuf, had congratulated the victim for regaining his freedom.
“The CP assured police continues commitment to rescue other victims in captivity and protection of lives and property of the citizens,” he added.