By Editor
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued a 14-year-old victim unhurt during a successful operation in Ka’oje, Bagudo Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, the incident occurred following a report received on November 1, 2025, indicating that on October 18, 2025, at about 12:10 a.m., a gang of five armed men invaded the residence of one Alhaji Buda Sambo, 55, at Sire Here village and kidnapped his son, Aliyu Alhaji Buda.
Acting swiftly on credible intelligence, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ka’oje mobilized a combined team of police officers and local vigilantes who trailed the abductors to Sada Forest. The team reportedly engaged the kidnappers in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to flee into the deep forest with possible gunshot injuries.
During the operation, two suspects identified as Aliyu Alhaji Shehu (alias Altine), 25, and Abubakar Umar (alias Bube), both from Orda village in Bagudo LGA were apprehended.
The kidnapped victim was rescued unhurt and has since been reunited with his family after medical checks.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects confessed to their involvement in the abduction alongside other accomplices still at large, namely Dogo, Magaji, Bande, and Janyo, all from Bagudo and Orda villages. They also admitted to another kidnapping incident on October 28, 2025, in which a 70-year-old man, Alhaji Alti, was abducted.
A search conducted at the residence of one of the suspects led to the recovery of a locally made revolver pistol and one live ammunition.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, commended the DPO Ka’oje and his team for their courage, professionalism, and swift response. He urged them to maintain strong collaboration with local security networks to curb emerging criminal activities in the area.
He further directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Birnin Kebbi, for further investigation and to ensure the arrest of the fleeing gang members.
CP Sani also called on members of the public to remain calm and vigilant, while encouraging them to provide useful information to assist the police in maintaining peace and security across the state.