The Kano State Police have rescued Abdullahi Beli, the All Progressives Congress Chairman in Rogo Local Government Area. He was held for 68 days before his release.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf praised the police, especially Commissioner of Police Adamu Bakori, for bringing Beli back safely.
The governor's praise came in a statement released on Sunday by Sunusi Tofa, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs.
According to PUNCH Online, armed men kidnapped Beli from his home in Beli community, Rogo Local Government Area.
After his rescue, Beli shared his experience. He said his kidnappers moved him to various places, including Danja, Ikara, and Giwa in Kaduna State, as well as certain areas in Zamfara State.
The Commissioner of Police made the announcement during a meeting with the governor at the Government House in Kano.
He said, "The operation was coordinated through tactical security measures that eventually led to the victim’s freedom." He also promised to continue the fight against kidnapping and crime in the state.
In response, Yusuf praised the police commissioner and all the officers who took part in the rescue.
He said, "I specifically acknowledged the contributions of the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad, CSP Aliyu Muhammad Auwal; CSP Ado Muhammad Audi; and the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa."
Yusuf then instructed the state Commissioner for Health to ensure that Beli gets proper medical care and psychological support at the government’s expense.
He also reiterated his administration's promise to back security agencies in their work to keep people safe and protect property across the state.
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