Yusuf excited as Police rescue kidnapped APC chair after 68 days in captivity

Police operatives have rescued the chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rogo Local Government of Kano State, Abdullahi Alasan-Beli, after 68 days in captivity.

The rescued APC chairman was presented to Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Sunday.

Kano Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Mr Sunusi Bature, revealed this in a statement on Monday in Kano.

According to the statement, Yusuf appreciated the Police Command in Kano, under the leadership of CP Ibrahim Adamu-Bakori for the efforts in securing the release of the APC chairman.

He particularly acknowledged the contributions of the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad, CSP Aliyu Muhammad; CSP Ado Muhammad Audi; and the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, for their roles in the successful operation.

Yusuf further directed the Commissioner for Health to ensure that the rescued victim receives a comprehensive medical and psychosocial rehabilitation at the expense of the state government.

The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in their efforts to protect lives and property and ensure the safety of residents across Kano state.

The CP, Adamu-Bakori, while briefing the governor, said the operation was coordinated through tactical security measures.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the Kano State Police Command to intensifying efforts towards tackling kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state.

Recounting his ordeal, the rescued APC chairman disclosed that his abductors moved him through several locations, including Danja, Ikara and Giwa in Kaduna State, as well as parts of Zamfara.(NAN)