From Haruna Usman, Birnin Kebbi
In its efforts to rid the state of bad elements and to ensure the security of lives and property, the Kebbi State police command has said that, it has rescued one Alhaji Shehu Umar of Kolonkoji village in Jega local government area of Kebbi State.
The victim was kidnapped at his residence in Kolonkoji at gun point, minutes after his abduction the police were tipped off who swiftly responded by launching a rescue operation, the operation was led by Jega divisional police officer(DPO) who he and his men engaged the criminals in a gun duel which led to rescue of the victim unhurt but unfortunately one Mustapha Ahmed was shot on the left leg by the abductors and is now receiving treatment at the federal medical center Birnin Kebbi.
The State Police image maker DSP Nafiu Abubakar who confirmed the incident said that, CP Ogudiade Oluyeme has assured people of Kebbi State the command’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful environment for all the people of Kebbi State, he added that, the abductors will face the full wrath of the law when investigations have been concluded, he thanked his men for their gallantry and endurance during the rescue operation, the victim who thanked the command has already reunited with his family.
