Police operatives under Yobe State Police Command have recorded another significant milestone in an effort to maintain security and safety of citizens in the state, with the rescue of two kidnapped victims after dislodging kidnappers’ den.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
According to the statement, on May 25, 2025, the Gujba Divisional Police Headquarters, in collaboration with vigilantes, successfully dislodged a kidnappers’ den following a distress call from one of the residents of Buni-Yadi.
“The Police identified the den of the criminal elements and, with the support of community members, stormed the location after a gun duel.
“The culprits escaped with injuries, abandoning the victims and leaving behind an AK-47 rifle with two magazines loaded with 25 rounds of ammunition.
“The victims were rescued unhurt and taken to the hospital for medical checkups”, the statement added.
The Police Command notee that efforts had been intensified to apprehend the fleeing culprits for subsequent prosecution.
This is coming as operatives of the Command in Fika local government area recently burst a kidnapping syndicate after they abducted a 22-year-old girl in the area.
