DR NASIR IDRIS-led Kebbi State government has secured the release of no fewer than 30 persons from the hands of bandits in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of the state, an official disclosed.
Confirming the release on Saturday, the Chairman, Danko/Wasagu LGA, Alhaji Useni Aliyu Bena commended the state government for what he described as gigantic efforts.
He explained that 24 of the abducted people were released on Friday while another six were also released on Saturday.
He noted with satisfaction that the release of outstanding allowance of the security agencies in the state by the present administration had boosted the morale of the personnel.
The Chairman said: “We must appreciate the efforts of the state government for working hand-in-hand with security agencies by giving them the necessary support to ensure that criminals are flushed out, especially in areas where Kebbi State shares a border with Zamfara and Niger states
“Let me also appreciate the efforts of the Brigade Commander in charge of Kebbi, Zamfara and Sokoto states for the resilience of his men that led to the rescue of 30 peoples in just two days”
According to him, some of the abducted people are from Kotangora in Niger State, some are from Danmari, Kaba and Kajiji in Zamfara State while some are from Bena in Kebbi State.
“As I talk to you now, we are trying to arrange for the six people to be transported to Kotangora via the Bena side. It is pertinent to note that when the present administration came on board, the governor, Dr Naasir Idris summoned a meeting with all the security agencies in the state to find a lasting solution to crime and criminality across the state.
“The governor released funds to enable them to commence action which I have shared out to the relevant security agencies and this has yielded positive results,” he said.
He added that arrangements had also been concluded to take care of the medical examination of the rescued victims to ensure that “they are in good and sound health.”
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