…Assures of rescue
By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna
The Kebbi State Governor in Nigeria, Dr Nasiru Idris, has confirmed the abduction of the District Head of Kanya, Alhaji Aliyu Isah Kanya in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area who was kidnapped by suspected bandits alongside nine others.
The Governor confirmed the incident while reacting to the development in Birnin Kebbi on Monday October 7th, 2024.
He described the incident as “unfortunate”.
The governor said he was highly disturbed on receiving the news of the abduction but assured that government in collaboration with security agencies were doing everything possible to rescue the district head and other abducted people.
“I want to use this medium to assure the family of the district head and other abducted persons that In Sha Allah, all the kidnapped persons will be rescued.
“Let me also appeal to the people of the area to support the efforts of security agencies by assisting them with credible intelligence that will aid them to achieve the mission.
“In Sha Allah, we will not rest until these people are rescued unhurt and reunited with their respective families,” a statement Monday night by Ahmed Idris said.
Chief Press Secretary to Governor quoted the governor to have said.
Bandits on Saturday launched a deadly attack on Kanya village in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing one resident and abducting several others, including the district head, Alhaji Isa Daya.
Sources said the gunmen stormed the community in the early hours of Saturday, leaving a trail of fear and devastation.
“They abducted the district head who happens to be my father along with about 10 other villagers.
“Three other villagers sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital”, villager Yariman Kanya and son of the abducted diatric head said.
Spokesperson of Kebbi State Police command, SP Nafiu Abubakar, identified one of the victims killed by the kidnappers as Sherrif Almu.
He said: “A combined security team has been mobilised and is currently on the trail of the assailants in a bid to rescue the abducted persons, including the traditional ruler.”
