The Kebbi State Police Command has rescued five kidnapped victims and arrested three suspected members of a criminal gang following a security operation in Dakingari, Suru Local Government Area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, November 8, 2026, explaining that the operation followed credible intelligence about an attack by armed men on Dolen Kwandage Village.

According to him, the attackers abducted three residents identified as Samaila Abubakar, 35; Dayyaba Muhammadu, 32; and Balki Hakimi, 31.

Following the report, police operatives, working alongside local vigilantes, swiftly mobilised to the community and launched a pursuit of the fleeing attackers.

The security operation forced the kidnappers to abandon their captives, resulting in the rescue of the three recently abducted residents and two other women who had previously been held hostage.

The two women were identified as Moe Muddaha, 50, and Hadiza Bello, 30, both residents of Yarma Village in Suru Local Government Area.

The police spokesperson confirmed that all five victims were rescued without injuries. They were subsequently taken to the General Hospital in Dakingari for medical examinations before being reunited with their families.

The operation also resulted in the arrest of three suspects identified as Umaru Janyo, 49; Bube Kwaire, 28; both from Bendu Village; and Muhammadu Gyade, 22, from Tindifai Village.

Usman disclosed that other members of the criminal gang escaped during the encounter, with some reportedly sustaining suspected gunshot injuries.

Items recovered during the operation included an unregistered Haojue motorcycle, ₦308,000 in cash, a chain and a jerrycan.

He added that the command had strengthened security patrols and surveillance across the affected area, while efforts were ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure that everyone involved was brought to justice.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, commended the officers and local vigilante groups for their swift response, courage and effective collaboration during the operation.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, dismantling criminal networks and ensuring that perpetrators of violent crimes face the law.

The police commissioner also called on residents to continue providing security agencies with credible and timely information to support ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities across the state.