The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded another major success in its ongoing fight against banditry, as operatives in Ribah have rescued two kidnap victims unhurt following a fierce gun battle with bandits.
In a statement on Saturday, the Kebbi Police Command Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, said the rescue operation occurred on August 15, 2025, at approximately 3:05 p.m. during an aggressive patrol around Dankade village in the Ribah district of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of the North-West state.
“The joint team, comprising police officers, vigilantes, and local hunters, was led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ribah,” the statement read.
“The operatives engaged the bandits in a prolonged gun duel before successfully rescuing 26-year-old Tukur Bello of Kembawa village, Augie LGA, Kebbi State, and 25-year-old Isyaka Abubakar of Budun village, Gummi LGA, Zamfara State.”
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