By Hassan Turaki
50-year-old man, Musa Barma of Dunari Bakin Kasuwa, Malam Madori LGA who was kidnapped by suspected Kidnappers has been rescued unhurt by Operatives of the Nigeria Police, Jigawa Command.
DSP Shiisu Adam, Command’s Public Relations Officer made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday.
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He said on 6th August, 2022 at about 0300hrs, a distress call was received that, on the same date at about 0230hrs, some hoodlums in their numbers with sophisticated weapons suspected to be kidnappers stormed the residence of the victim located at Dunari Bakin Kasuwa, Malam Madori LGA, and abducted him.
He pointed out that on getting the information, a team of Policemen attached to Malam Madori Divisional Police Headquarters proceeded to the scene of crime, noting thar the team courageously laid an ambush on the hoodlums’ expected route around Arbus village, Kaugama LGA.
“Fortunately, the strategy paid off as fierce encounter with the hoodlums ensued, which led to the rescue of the Kidnapped victim unhurt while the abductors took to their heels and escaped to unknown destination.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that, one Nura Ahmad ‘m’ age 45yrs of Abuja Quarters Malam Madori LGA was involved in the case.”
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The PPRO further said later he was arrested and brought to SCIID Dutse for discreet investigation.
In related development, according to DSP Adam on 8th August, 2022 at about 0200hrs, some group of armed men numbering about twenty (20) on motorcycles attacked Sonia Food Tomatoes Company, located at Birniwa LGA, with intent to abduct white men attached to the company.
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“On sighting the men on guard, the undesirable elements started shooting sporadically which the operatives return fire with tactic and precision, and succeeded in foiling the abductors to retreat into the nearby bush.”
“Preliminary investigation revealed that, no one was Kidnapped in the company, no any injury to any staff and the operatives.
He added that normalcy has been restored in the environs as rigorous patrol is being intensified to forestall further attack.
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The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Police Command, CP Aliyu Sale Tafida appreciated the officers for rapid response, he tasked them not to relent in the fight against violent crimes. He also urged the public to always avail the Police with prompt information at right time.
