From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau
Kebbi State Government has announced that all the nine abducted residents of Kanya district of Wasagu local government area have been rescued in a fierce gun duel between the gallant security personnel and the abductors, while one victim is still under captivity.
This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris and made available to newsmen in Gusau the Zamfara State capital.
According to the statement, the Director Security, Cabinet Office, Abdurrahman Usman Zaga who disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, also said the gallant team engaged the bandits in a gun duel and forcefully rescued the victims.
The Director further explained that, the success story was possible following the consistent efforts of Governor Nasir Idris in supporting the security agencies with all the necessary tools to achieve results.
According to the director, the Governor prioritizes anything that has to do with security of lives and property of good people of Kebbi State, adding that he is very keen in providing logistics, allowances and all other motivational support to the security personnel.
While commending the Governor and the Security agencies for the well-done job, Zaga assured that the security personnel were on top of the situation to rescue the only remaining victim unhurt.
He gave the names of the rescued victims as, Alhaji Almustapha Almu, Hajara S. Maikano, Rukayya Isah Daya, Bello Isa Daya, Fa’iza S. Maikano, Amina S. Maikano and Jidah Babangida.
It could be recalled that Governor Nasir Idris had pledged the state government’s commitment to rescue the victims.
The Governor said he was highly disturbed on receiving the news of the abduction, however, assured that government in collaboration with security agencies were doing everything possible to rescue all the abducted persons.