The Kebbi State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped victims following a fierce gun battle with bandits in Dankade village, Ribah district of Danko/Wasagu LGA.
The operation, which took place on August 15, 2025, was carried out by a combined team of policemen, vigilantes, and hunters, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Ribah.
According to CSP Nafiu Abubakar, Public Relations Officer of the Command, the victims — 26-year-old Tukur Bello from Kembawa village, Augie LGA, and 25-year-old Isyaka Abubakar from Budun village, Gummi LGA of Zamfara State — were rescued after being abducted on August 9 while grazing their cattle at Gairi forest in Zamfara State.
“The victims have been taken to a medical facility for examination before being reunited with their families,” Abubakar confirmed.
Commending the gallantry of the operatives, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M. Sani, applauded the resilience and professionalism of the DPO Ribah and his team.
He urged them to sustain the momentum in the ongoing onslaught against banditry and other heinous crimes.
The CP further encouraged other DPOs to intensify patrols and visibility policing to safeguard lives and property across the state.
