The two victims, Ali Abu Sale,
male, 34 years and Bala Bawa, male, 37 years, who were earlier kidnapped
from their residence at Maijaki village via Lapai LGA of Niger State on
1st May 2019, and held at two separate kidnappers’
camp, were rescued following a joint tactical rescue mission involving
Police men from the Technical Intelligence Units, Special Tactical Squad
and other undercover operatives attached to Operation Puff Adder. While
Ali Abu Sale was rescued at Mai Lamba forest
near Lapai, Niger State, Bala Bawa was rescued at Gada Biu on the
outskirts of Abuja. Prior to the successful rescue operation, the
kidnappers were demanding for a whopping ransom of Eight Million Naira
(8, 000,000 naira) for the two victims.
The three suspects: Mohammed Bello, aka
Dan Hajia 42 years, Suleiman Musa, aka Dan Auta 38 years and Abubakar
Bello, aka Abu Kango 28 years, all males, are currently in police
custody helping in the ongoing investigation. One
of the suspects, following a serious gun duel with the rescuing Police
Operatives was fatally injured and subsequently died from the gun shot
injuries. Investigation into the case is continuing.
Meanwhile, the Inspector General of
Police, IGP M.A Adamu NPM, mni has commended the efforts of the Police
Operatives on the successful rescue of the victims. He also thanked
members of the public for continually assisting the
police especially through the provision of credible information in the
fight against kidnapping and violent crimes. He promised that the police
will continue the intensive onslaught against kidnappers and other
heinous criminals until the battle is won.
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