On 21st August, 2026, at about 1000hrs, credible intelligence was received regarding suspicious movements around Gidan Mijin Gwaggo, Durum, in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Acting swiftly on the information, the Commissioner of Police directed the Divisional Police Officer, Makarfi Division, to lead a patrol team in collaboration with local vigilantes to the scene.
This is contained in a press statement signed by DSP MANSIR HASSAN,
Police Public Relations Officer
Kaduna State Police Command.
According to the statement, Upon sighting the approaching security personnel, the kidnappers opened fire. The team responded and engaged the assailants in a fierce gun duel, forcing them to flee into the surrounding bushes with gunshot injuries.
A house was search of a house belonging to one Yakubu Sule was subsequently searched, it was discovered that it was been used as a hideout by suspected bandits. It was believed that three recent kidnapped victims were being held in the house.
The victims, including Alhaji Hamza Shuaibu Gimi and two others, were successfully rescued unharmed. A Boxer motorcycle suspected to have been used by the kidnappers was also recovered from the premises.
The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, psc, mni, commended the Police personnel and local vigilantes involved in the operation for their prompt response and effective collaboration.
He further assured residents of Makarfi and the entire people of Kaduna State of the Command’s continued commitment to intelligence-led policing and strengthened community partnerships aimed at denying criminal elements safe havens.
The Command, therefore, urges members of the public to remain vigilant and to continue to provide timely and credible information to the Police. Collective efforts remain critical to the protection of lives and property and the sustenance of peace across the State.
