The Commissioner of Police in Kebbi, Ahmed Magaji-Kontagora, has confirmed the rescue of five persons who were abducted in two separate incidents in the state.
Mr Magaji-Kontagora said on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi that two women and a man abducted along Bena-Mairairai road were rescued by mobile policemen deployed to the scene.
He said that the three victims, Jamila Ahamad, Shamsiya Ahamad and Tasi’u Haruna, were from Mairairai village of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area.
“We received information that a gang of bandits had barricaded Bena-Mairairai road and on receipt of the information, mobile policemen were immediately mobilised to the scene.
“They engaged the bandits in a gun battle forcing the criminals to abandon their victims who were rescued unhurt and have been reunited with their family.
“Consequently, one Toyota Corolla, ash colour with registration number Kano DTF 236 LP belonging to the bandits was also recovered.
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