Kano APC Chairman Rescued After 68 Days in Captivity

The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, who had been abducted for 68 days, has regained his freedom. The rescue was confirmed by Commissioner of Police Adamu Bakori during a briefing with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House in Kano.

The statement was issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs. The APC chairman was kidnapped from his home in Beli community, Rogo Local Government Area, and was moved through various locations in Kano and neighboring states, including Danja, Ikara, and Giwa in Kaduna State, as well as parts of Zamfara State.

CP Bakori stated that the rescue was accomplished through coordinated tactical security measures and emphasized the police command's commitment to combating kidnapping and other crimes. Governor Yusuf commended the police for their efforts, particularly acknowledging the contributions of CSP Aliyu Muhammad Auwal, CSP Ado Muhammad Audi, and CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa.

He also instructed the state Commissioner for Health to provide comprehensive medical care and psychosocial rehabilitation for the rescued chairman at the state's expense.