Police rescue kidnap victim in Kaduna
The police command in Kaduna state said its operatives
have rescued a kidnapped victim in the state.
The command’s public relations officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the rescue in a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna.
Mr Hassan said the command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP), Ali Audu, had achieved a significant breakthrough in the fight against crime with the successful rescue of a kidnapped victim.
He said that Philibus Mathew, a 58-year-old male resident of Unguwan Kedaw in Ikara Local Government area (LGA), fell victim to a heinous kidnapping incident.
According to him, Mr Mathew was abducted on March 24, at about 12:45 hrs by a group of unidentified gunmen, numbering about 12, armed with AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons.
“Following swift and coordinated efforts by the Police , the kidnapped victim was located in Unguwar Gajere, Sabon Garin Daji area, Makarfi LGA.
“Without hesitation, the police operatives embarked on a daring rescue operation, skillfully navigating the terrain to reach the secluded hut where he was being held captive by his abductors.
“With bravery and precision, they swiftly and successfully rescued Mr Mathew from captivity, reuniting him with his family,” Mr Hassan said.
He said the CP commended the dedicated police operatives whose swift action led to the successful rescue of Mr Mathew.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Olubadan lauds Tinubu on release of Oriire kidnap victims, urges rehabilitation
“As a follow-up to this development, the government must ensure that all communities bordering the National Park are fully secure,” he said.
Heading 1
Iran’s new supreme leader vows revenge over father’s assassination by U.S.-Israeli forces
“We pledge to avenge the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers,” he said.
Heading 4
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One story
The subpoenas seek to compel the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan.
Heading 2
Klopp agrees to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach
Nagelsmann resigned last week as the men’s national team coach following Germany’s shocking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Health
FG expands cancer funding, local drug production
“We are trying to domesticate expensive treatments by producing much-needed medicines locally and translating global research into action in our clinics,” he said.
Heading 3
Remi Tinubu begs Asake, Davido, Burna Boy to come rescue poor Nigerians from hunger
The first lady stated that buying exotic cars is good, but noted that the singers can still establish foundations to assist the struggling population.
