Police rescue kidnap victims and arrest suspect in Kebbi
Three sentences about the police in Kebbi State rescuing two kidnap victims and arresting a suspect during security operations in Kalgo and Dandi Local Government Areas. SP Bashir Usman confirmed the operations and highlighted the cooperation between the police and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria. Barely 24 hours later, police in Dandi LGA rescued Garba Bachal after his abduction at about 12:23 p.m. on January 30, 2026. The Kebbi State Police Command assured residents of intensified surveillance and ongoing efforts to dismantle kidnapping networks.
What happened
- SP Bashir Usman said the police rescued two kidnap victims and arrested a suspect during operations in Kalgo and Dandi LGAs.
- One victim, Garba Bachal, was rescued after his abduction from Maigwaza Village at about 12:23 p.m. on January 30, 2026.
- The swift response by police and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria forced the kidnappers to flee.
- The rescued victim was taken to Maigwaza Hospital and is recovering.
- The police command urged residents to provide credible information and promised continued efforts to prevent further kidnappings.
