The rescued kidnap victim receiving medical attention in an hospital.
By Mohammed Tijjani
Kaduna, Dec. 19, 2023
The police command in Kaduna State, has rescued a kidnap victim, after six months’ in captivity.
The state Public Relations’ Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna.
‘’On Monday at about 1600hours, our anticrime patrol mission on Madachi-Galadimawa area in Zaria Local Government Area had an encounter with some people suspected to be kidnappers.
“The operatives chased them and they took to their heels. As a result of that we rescued a kidnap victim in their den.
‘’He was rushed to the Muslim Specialist Hospital, Zaria for medical attention,’’ Hassan said.
He said that in the course of investigation, it was discovered that the victim was kidnapped six months ago on his way to Kontagara in Niger.
“Efforts are on top gear to arrest the fleeing suspects.
“Efforts to trace his relatives are also in progress, further development will be communicated, “Hassan said.
