The Niger Police Command has confirmed the rescue of four victims kidnapped from Sarkin-Pawa, Munya Local Government Area of the state.
The victims were rescued by a joint security team on 22nd May, 2025 after over three months in captivity.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, May 24, in Minna.
According to the PPRO, February 20, 2025 around 10 pm, suspected kidnappers attacked Hayin-Dogo and Dangunu villages of Sarkin-Pawa, Munya LGA.
During the attack, one Usman Daina and four others were abducted, but Daina was released after two days.
“It could also be recalled that on 20th February, 2025 around 10pm, suspected kidnappers attacked Hayin-Dogo and Dangunu villages of Sarkin-Pawa, Munya LGA where one Usman Daina, and four others were abducted, but the said Usman was released after two days,” the statement read.
“Since then, joint security team has been mounting pressure through different clearance and rescue operations to rescue the victims.
“Fortunately, on 22nd May, 2025 at about 12pm, the victims; Deborah Daina, Gambo Amos, Cyprus Titus, and Satti Iko escaped from their abductors due to the sustained pressure from the security team.
“The victims were taken to hospital for medical attention and reunited with their families.
“The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, mnips commended the joint security efforts in achieving this feat.
“He reassured members of the public that safety of lives and property shall continue to be the priority of the Police and other security agencies in the State.”
