November 4, 2025 By Anamati Inyang | Uyo, Nigeria
The Kebbi State Police Command has rescued six kidnapped victims unhurt after engaging armed bandits in a gun battle in Donko, situated in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement released on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said the rescue was part of the command’s ongoing operations to curb banditry and other violent crimes across the state.
Abubakar explained that the incident took place on Saturday when a group of armed bandits attacked Ukuhu, Tungar Wazga, and Unguwar Chiroma villages, abducting ten residents.
“Acting on credible intelligence, the Divisional Police Officer of Danko led a combined team of policemen and local vigilantes in pursuit of the kidnappers. They intercepted the hoodlums at Marina village, near the Zamfara border, and engaged them in a fierce gun battle,” the statement read.
The police said the confrontation forced the bandits to abandon six of their captives and escape into the nearby forest with suspected gunshot injuries.
Those rescued were identified as Abubakar B. Abubakar (25), Nasiru Magawata (18), Abdul Magawata (15), Buhari Ukuhu (17), Kamalu Magawata (12), and Naziru Magawata (11). They were given medical attention and have since reunited with their families.
The command added that efforts were ongoing to locate the remaining four abducted victims and bring the fleeing suspects to justice.
Commending the operation, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, praised the DPO and his team for their courage and professionalism.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property while urging residents to continue providing credible information to aid the fight against insecurity.
