Kaduna: Police Rescue Three Kidnap Victims After 40 Days in Captivity

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

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna.

According to Hassan, the rescue operation was carried out by a joint security team led by personnel from Fushin Kada in collaboration with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Hunkuyi following sustained intelligence gathering and surveillance operations.

He explained that security operatives tracked the suspected hideout of the kidnappers through coordinated intelligence efforts.

“Upon sighting the advancing security personnel, the bandits fled the area, abandoning the victims who were subsequently rescued unharmed,” Hassan stated.

The rescued victims were identified as Ekechikwu Omale, Ummi Salisu from Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and Pastor Daniel Tanko Bawa from Tufa Village in Niger State.

Police said the victims were immediately taken to a police medical facility for examination and treatment before being reunited with their families.

Hassan further disclosed that five suspected informants were arrested during the course of investigations.

According to him, preliminary findings indicated that the suspects allegedly provided intelligence and logistical support to the kidnappers.

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

Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, commended security personnel for their professionalism and collaboration, which he said contributed significantly to the successful operation.

Muhammad reiterated the command’s resolve to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state.

He also urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information, stressing that community collaboration remains vital in tackling insecurity.

The police commissioner added that investigations were ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal network and ensure all those connected to the crime face justice.