4 abducted victims escape from kidnappers’ den – Police

The Niger State Police Command has announced that its intervention led to the escape of four kidnap victims in Sarkin-Pawa, Munya Local Government Area.

According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, the victims were abducted on February 20 around 10 p.m. when suspected kidnappers attacked Hayin-Dogo and Dangunu villages in Sarkin-Pawa.

Among the victims was Usman Daina, who was reportedly released two days after the abduction. The police said persistent pressure from tactical teams in the area forced the kidnappers to flee, allowing the remaining four victims to escape.

“Since then, the joint security team has been mounting pressure through different clearance and rescue operations to rescue the victims.

“Fortunately, on May 22, at about 12 noon, the victims, Deborah Daina, Gambo Amos, Cyprus Titus, and Satti Iko escaped from their abductors due to the sustained pressure from the security team.”

Meanwhile, the victims were taken to the hospital for medical attention and subsequently reunited with their families.

The Commissioner of Police, Niger Command, Adamu Elleman, commended the joint security team for its display of gallantry which resulted in the rescue.

He reassured members of the public that the safety of lives and property would continue to be the priority of the police and other security agencies in the state.