The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State, Abdullahi Alasan Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, has regained his freedom after spending 68 days in the hands of kidnappers.
Beli was reportedly abducted by armed men who invaded his residence in Beli community, Rogo Local Government Area, on September 1, 2026.
His rescue was announced on Monday by the Kano State Government following a successful operation by the state Police Command.
According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Commissioner of Police, Adamu Bakori, announced the development while briefing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House in Kano.
The rescued APC chairman was subsequently presented to the governor, who expressed appreciation to the police officers involved in securing his release.
Recounting his experience in captivity, Beli disclosed that his abductors moved him through several locations, including Danja, Ikara and Giwa in Kaduna State, before taking him through parts of Zamfara State.
The movement across different locations reportedly made efforts to locate him difficult during the period he remained in captivity.
The Commissioner of Police explained that the rescue operation was coordinated through tactical security measures and intelligence gathering, which eventually led to the successful recovery of the victim.
Governor Yusuf commended the Commissioner of Police and officers of the command for their efforts, particularly acknowledging the contributions of personnel attached to the Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad.
Those specifically recognised included the Officer-in-Charge of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, CSP Aliyu Muhammad Auwal, CSP Ado Muhammad Audi and the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa.
The governor also directed the state Commissioner for Health to ensure that the rescued politician receives comprehensive medical attention and psychosocial rehabilitation.
He stated that the state government would cover all expenses associated with his treatment and recovery.
Yusuf further reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in their efforts to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities across Kano State.
He urged security personnel to sustain their operations and ensure that residents could go about their daily activities without fear of attacks or abductions.
Meanwhile, the Kano State Police Command reaffirmed its determination to intensify efforts against kidnapping syndicates and other criminal networks operating within the state.
In a related development, another report by The Trumpet said police arrested two suspected members of the kidnapping syndicate during investigations into the abduction.
The suspects were identified as Shu’aibu Sulaiman, popularly known as Lemu, and Mansur Usman. Police reportedly recovered an AK-47 rifle and 18 rounds of live ammunition during the operation.
Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the suspected kidnapping network.
The rescue comes amid continuing security concerns in parts of Kano State and neighbouring states, where armed groups have repeatedly targeted rural communities and abducted residents.
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