Kano State Police Command has rescued the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Rogo Local Government Area, Abdullahi Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, after 68 days in captivity.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf commended the police command for securing his release, praising Commissioner of Police Adamu Bakori and other security personnel involved in the operation.
The governor’s commendation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Sunusi Tofa.
Beli was reportedly abducted by armed men from his residence in Beli community, Rogo Local Government Area.
Recounting his ordeal, the rescued chairman said his abductors moved him through several locations, including Danja, Ikara and Giwa in Kaduna State, as well as parts of Zamfara State.
The police commissioner announced the rescue during a briefing with the governor at the Government House in Kano, explaining that tactical security measures led to the victim’s freedom.
Yusuf acknowledged the contributions of the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad, CSP Aliyu Muhammad Auwal, CSP Ado Muhammad Audi and the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.
The governor also directed the state Commissioner for Health to provide Beli with comprehensive medical care and psychosocial rehabilitation at the government’s expense.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in protecting lives and property across the state.
