By Abbanobi -Eku Onyeka
The Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin, has commended security operatives for rescuing three of the five persons kidnapped by bandits in Zurin Mahauta village, Lakwaya town, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, on Sunday night. The statement was issued by Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser to the Deputy Senate President on Media and Publicity, on Monday.
According to Mudashir’s press release, bandits suspected to be from neighbouring states stormed Zurin Mahauta village late Sunday night and abducted five residents. Senator Barau, in the statement, described the invasion as “condemnable” and called for immediate action against the criminals.
“The good news, however, is that security operatives have rescued three out of the five persons kidnapped,” Senator Barau said, urging the gallant officers to “go after the criminals to rescue the remaining two persons.” He emphasized that the incursion must be the last in a series of attacks on peace‑loving communities in Kano.
The rescue operation was confirmed by Captain Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, who told Daily Trust around 3 p.m. on Monday that “three persons have so far been rescued.”
Senator Barau, who also serves as First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, warned that “this unfortunate incursion must be the last in the series of attacks on our peace‑loving people.” He noted that the area had been quiet for weeks before Sunday’s raid.
He appealed to security agencies to “redouble their efforts in fortifying the areas and remain vigilant in tackling these marauding criminal elements,” stressing that “the security of our people’s lives and properties is paramount.”
The Deputy Senate President reiterated his commitment to supporting security agencies with logistics to enhance their performance, underscoring the need for sustained vigilance to prevent future attacks in Kano State.
The statement concluded with a call for swift justice for the kidnappers and continued collaboration between community leaders and security operatives to safeguard rural settlements across the state.
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