The gallant efforts of joint security personnel have yielded a positive result as all the nine abducted Kanya residents in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State have been rescued except one person, an official disclosed.
AbdurRahman Usman Zaga, Director, Security, Cabinet Office, who disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, also said the gallant team engaged the bandits in a gun duel and forcefully rescued the victims “but one is still in captivity.”
He explained that the success story was possible following the consistent efforts of His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu in supporting the security agencies with all the necessary tools to achieve results.
According to the Director, the governor prioritizes anything that has to do with the security of lives and property of good people of Kebbi State, adding that His Excellency is very keen on providing logistics, allowances, and all other motivational support to the security personnel.
While commending the governor and the security agencies for the wonderful feat, Zaga assured that the security personnel were on top of the situation to rescue the only victim unhurt.
He gave the names of the rescued victims as; Alhaji Almustapha Almu, Hajara S. Maikano, Rukayya Isah Daya, Bello Isa Daya, Fa’iza S. Maikano, Amina S. Maikano and Jidah Babangida.
It could be recalled that Governor Dr Nasir Idris had pledged the state government’s commitment to rescue the victims.
The Governor said he was highly disturbed upon receiving the news of the abduction.
However, he assured that the government in collaboration with security agencies was doing everything possible to rescue the remaining abducted persons.
