Niger State Police Achieve Major Success in Kidnapping Cases, Victims Rescued.
In a significant development for security in the State, the Niger State Police Command has successfully rescued multiple kidnapping victims and reported the miraculous escape of another individual.
Police operatives stationed at the Mararaban Dan-Daudu checkpoint discovered 23-year-old Mubarak Iliya wandering in a forested area. Upon questioning, he revealed that he had been kidnapped along with his father, Iliya Daddi, in Gatawa village, Sabon-Birni Local Government Area (LGA), Sokoto State.
Iliya recounted a harrowing experience during which armed assailants invaded their village in April, during Ramadan. In the chaos, both he and his father were captured, tied up, and blindfolded before being transported to an undisclosed location by motorcycle.
Tragically, during their transit, Iliya heard gunfire and realized that his father had likely been killed. He managed to escape from captivity and spent eight days navigating through the forest before encountering police personnel in Niger State.
The victim has since received medical attention, and efforts are underway to locate his relatives. An investigation into the kidnapping is ongoing.
In a related development, four victims abducted from Hayin-Dogo and Dangunu villages in Sarkin-Pawa, Munya LGA, were successfully rescued following persistent pressure from joint security operations.
These individuals—Deborah Daina, Gambo Amos, Cyprus Titus, and Satti Iko—managed to flee from their captors due to the relentless efforts of security forces.
The Commissioner of Police for Niger State, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, commended the dedication of the collaborative security team in achieving these rescues.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the police and other security agencies to prioritize the safety of lives and property in the state.
