Security agents rescue 18 abducted individuals in Kebbi State
18 people who had been kidnapped from their homes in Kanya, located in the Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, were successfully rescued by security operatives on Wednesday.
Alhaji Ahmed Idris, who works as a media aide to the Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, relayed this information on Friday in Birnin Kebbi. The council chairman, Alhaji Hussani Aliyu-Bena, confirmed on Thursday that the victims had indeed been rescued.
Aliyu-Bena further stated that the victims were rescued at Karen Bena while their abductors were attempting to cross into Zamfara at about 5:30 p.m.
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“This followed concerted efforts by the Dr Idris-led administration in protecting the lives and property of Kebbi citizens,’’ he stated.
Idris stated that the council boss lauded the state government for the prompt release of funds to security agencies leading to the success recorded.
“Financial assistance from the state government will certainly boost the morale of security personnel to protect lives and property of people of the state.
“In fact, many villagers have started returning to their homes and continued with their farming activities.
“Since four days ago the army and the Nigeria Air Force have neutralised many bandits in the area,’’ Aliyu-Bena said in the statement issued by Idris.
