Kano: Octogenarian rescued from suspected kidnappers
An octogenarian, Alhaji Nadabo, has been rescued from suspected kidnappers, the Kano police said.
“On November 12, 2021, at about 7:57 p.m., a report was received that one Alhaji Nadabo, 80, of Chiromawa, Garun Malam local government area of Kano State, had been kidnapped.
“On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Sama’ila Shu’aibu-Dikko, raised and instructed a team of Operation Puff Adder, led by CSP Usman Maisoro, to rescue the victim and arrest the culprits.
“The team immediately rushed to the scene and trailed the kidnappers together with members of the vigilante and community members,” the police spokesman, Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, said.
According to him, the kidnappers released the victim unhurt and fled.
The CP thanked all community policing stakeholders for their continuous support, encouragement and cooperation.
He also urged the people of the state to continue to expose criminals to enable the police to continue to make the state safe.
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.”
Africa
APC, Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party youths inaugurate joint tree-planting campaign
The initiative is part of the second round of the “Plant African Fraternity” aimed at deepening pan-African youth solidarity and promoting environmental sustainability.
States
Three killed, 20 injured in Osun road crash: FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says three people lost their lives, while 20 others were injured in an accident in Tonkere, Osun State.
Heading 2
EPL: Aston Villa extend goalless run after 0-0 draw with Hull City
Villa missed goal-scoring opportunities in the opening minutes of the game, with chances from Nicolas Jackson, Ross Barkley and George Hemmings.
Heading 5
Rights activists, labour leaders seek security, living wage reforms
Rights activists, labour leaders and civil society organisations called for urgent reforms to address insecurity and economic hardship.
Heading 3
FG rebranding livestock sector to attract youths: Maiha
“Now, the agriculture sector is beckoning the youths. We are rebranding the sector,” the minister said.
States
Gov Makinde cautions traditional rulers against partisan politics
Mr Makinde advised traditional rulers to steer clear of politics and embrace all political actors without bias.
