“We Shall Effect Release Of Kebbi Abducted District Head, 9 Others” – Kebbi Govt

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Kebbi state Government has vowed to do all within its powers to rescue the abducted District Head of Kanya, Alhaji Aliyu Isah Kanya.

The Traditional Ruler, along side nine other victims, was kidnapped in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of the State by suspected banditry elements.

The Source reports that the abduction is coming just when the dust raised by the kidnap and subsequent killing of Isah Bawa Abdullahi the late District Head of Sabon Gobor in neighbouring Sokoto State is yet to settle.

The late Traditional Ruler was  in July, abducted together with his son on their way from Sokoto town to his domain.

While his son was freed after the payment of about N60 million ransom,the District Head was killed by the abductors following the inability of all concerned ,including the Sokoto State Government, to pay the heavy bounty placed on his head.

In a statement issued on Monday October 7, 2024, Ahmed Idris quoted Governor Nasir Idris as also describing the development as sad and unfortunate.

According to the statement,the State Governor, while expressing deep concern over the abduction, however, assured that Government will work in concert with security agencies and other relevant entities to ensure that the District Head and others are rescued unhurt.

Governor Idris also assured the families, relations and friends of the victims of Government’s commitment towards securing their freedom.

However ,the Governor appealed to the people to volunteer credible intelligence that could lead to the release of the victims.