Police Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Kebbi State Operation

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Police in Kebbi State have rescued two kidnapping victims, Tukur Bello and Isyaka Abubakar, in a gun battle with bandits in Ribah District. The operation took place on August 15, involving a team of police officers, vigilantes, and local hunters. The victims, aged 26 and 25, were abducted six days earlier while grazing cattle in Gairi forest, Zamfara State. Both men were taken to the hospital for medical checks before being reunited with their families.

Key Takeaways:

  • The police operation in Ribah District resulted in the rescue of two kidnapping victims, Tukur Bello and Isyaka Abubakar.
  • The operation involved a team of police officers, vigilantes, and local hunters, who clashed with bandits near Dankade village for several hours.
  • The victims were abducted six days earlier while grazing cattle in Gairi forest, Zamfara State.
  • Both men were taken to the hospital for medical checks before being reunited with their families.
  • The police spokesperson, Nafi'u Abubakar, attributed the success of the operation to the "determination, resilience, and professionalism" of the Ribah divisional police officer and his team.
  • Communities in Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina States have been affected by banditry, with thousands displaced by the menace.

Statistics:

  • 2 kidnapping victims were rescued in the operation.
  • The victims were abducted 6 days earlier before being rescued.
  • The operation took place on August 15.
  • 2 men were freed during the fight.
  • Thousands of people have been displaced by banditry in Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina States.

Sources:

  • [The PUNCH front page](https://thepunchng.com/image/punch-9180-5b6bc9f9d670f.pdf) - August 16, 2022
  • [The PUNCH Online](https://thepunchng.com/ournews/breaking-police-rescue-two-kidnap-victims-in-kebbi-state-operation/ )