Abducted Kano APC chairman regains freedom after 68 days in captivity

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State, Abdullahi Alasan Beli, has regained freedom after spending 68 days in the custody of kidnappers.

The Kano State Police Commissioner, Adamu Bakori, confirmed his rescue while briefing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House, Kano.

The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed this in a statement.

Mr Beli was reportedly abducted by armed men from his residence in Beli community, Rogo Local Government Area, before being moved through several locations in Kano and neighbouring states.

Recounting his ordeal after regaining freedom, the APC chairman said his abductors moved him through Danja, Ikara and Giwa in Kaduna State, as well as parts of Zamfara State.

Mr Bakori said the rescue was achieved through coordinated tactical security operations, assuring residents that the police command would intensify efforts to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities across the state.

Reacting to the development, Mr Yusuf commended the police commissioner and personnel of the command for their efforts in securing the release of the APC chieftain.

The governor specifically 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 Kiyawa.

Mr Yusuf also directed the state Commissioner for Health to ensure that the rescued politician receives comprehensive medical attention and psychosocial rehabilitation at the expense of the state government.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in their efforts to protect lives and property and guarantee the safety of residents across the state.