Kano Police Rescue APC LG Chairman After 68 Days in Captivity
The Kano State Police Command has secured the freedom of Hon. Abdullahi Alasan Beli, the APC chairman in Rogo Local Government Area, after 68 days of abduction by gunmen. Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, was seized from his residence in Beli community, Rogo Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement released on Sunday by the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the rescue was announced by the Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Bakori, during a briefing with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House in Kano.
Speaking about his experience in captivity, Beli said his abductors took him to different locations, including Danja, Ikara and Giwa in Kaduna State, before moving him through some parts of Zamfara State.
Governor Yusuf praised the police commissioner and other personnel of the command for their role in ensuring the APC chairman's release. The governor also instructed the state Commissioner for Health to provide the rescued politician with adequate medical care and psychosocial support, with all expenses to be covered by the state government.
Abdullahi Fanka's Captivity and Rescue
- Hon. Abdullahi Alasan Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, was kidnapped from his residence in Beli community, Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State.
- The Kano State Police Command was able to secure his release after 68 days in captivity.
- Beli was taken to various locations, including Danja, Ikara, and Giwa in Kaduna State, before being moved through parts of Zamfara State.
- The Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Bakori, and other police personnel played a significant role in the successful rescue operation.
- Governor Yusuf praised the police for their efforts and instructed the state Commissioner for Health to provide Beli with medical care and psychosocial support.
Governor Yusuf's Commendation and Support
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf commended the efforts of the police for rescuing Hon. Abdullahi Alasan Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka. He expressed gratitude for the role played by the Kano State Police Command in ensuring the APC chairman's release after 68 days in captivity.
Yusuf instructed the state Commissioner for Health to provide the rescued politician with adequate medical care and psychosocial support, with all expenses to be covered by the state government.
Abdullahi Fanka's Experience
APC chairman, Abdullahi Alasan Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, was taken to various locations including Danja, Ikara, and Giwa in Kaduna State before being relocated to parts of Zamfara State.
Beli's captivity lasted for 68 days before he was rescued by the Kano State Police Command.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>