Operatives of Kano state police command has rescued two kidnapped female victims from unknown gunmen at the Falgore forest.
Command spokesperson, SP Haruna Kiyawa disclosed that the command had received a report on April 2, that unknown gunmen had stormed the residence of one Elisha Aminu of Katsinawa Village, Tudun Wada LGA, Kano State and kidnapped his two daughters: Zainab Elisha aged 18 and Nafisa Elisha aged 16, and fled toward the forest.
Receiving the report, State commissioner of police, CP Samaila Dikko instructed team of Operation Puff Adder led by SP Kabir Aminu, Divisional Police Officer, Tudun Wada Division, and Operatives from Command's Anti-Kidnapping Squad led by SP Shehu Dahiru to rescue the victims and arrest the culprits.
The teams simultaneously swung into action with the help of a local vigilante group called "Yan Bula". The forest was combed and the gunmen were trapped, as a result, a gun duel erupted for about 2 hours. Three of the Kidnappers were gunned down and the two victims were rescued unhurt with no casualty on the part of the rescue team. One Locally Made AK-47 Rifle with 6 Live Ammunition Recovered. An angry mob also sets one of the Kidnappers ablaze.
The bodies were rushed to Tudun Wada General Hospital where a medical doctor certified them dead. Victims are reunited with their families. Additional Puff Adder teams have been deployed to the forest for further possible arrest.
The Commissioner of Police commended the officers that participated in the operation and appreciates the efforts of members of the Local Vigilante ('Yan Bula) for their support and assistance.
He warned that criminals will have no hiding place in the state, advising them to repent or leave the State completely.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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