Kidnappers flee as police rescue 75 victims in Birnin Gwari

Kaduna State Police have successfully rescued 75 kidnapped victims, comprising men, women, and children, who were abducted by armed assailons in Folwaya Village, near Birnin Gwari. The victims, identified as Fulani travelers, were reportedly seized on Wednesday while journeying in commercial buses.

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Upon receiving the information, a crack team from the Birnin Gwari Area Command was immediately deployed to the location. The operatives’ arrival forced the kidnappers to flee, abandoning the victims, who were rescued unharmed.

According to DSP Mansir Hassan, the Police Public Relations Officer, the abductors, armed with AK-47 rifles and other weapons, took the victims into a forest and concealed them within a cave in a mountainous area. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on August 19, 2026.

Upon receiving crucial information from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Birnin Gwari, a specialized police team from the Birnin Gwari Area Command was immediately dispatched. The rapid arrival of the operatives caused the kidnappers to flee, abandoning their captives, who were subsequently rescued unharmed.

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The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP Rabiu Muhammad, commended the NURTW, Birnin Gwari branch, for providing the police with timely and vital information that facilitated the rescue operation. He also praised the Area Commander, Birnin Gwari, and his operatives for their swift and professional response.

Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, commended the NURTW for their timely intelligence and praised the Birnin Gwari Area Commander and his team for their swift and professional execution of the rescue. He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, while cautioning against vigilantism.

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He, however, cautioned members of the public against taking the law into their own hands, warning that such actions could result in the loss of innocent lives.