The Kano State Police Command has rescued no fewer than nine passengers abducted along Jos-Kano highway on Sunday.
This is contained in statement by command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, on Monday.
According to the statement, five suspected
armed bandits armed with machetes and a firearm blocked the highway, attacked the vehicle and abducted thirteen out of the twenty passengers on board.
“On 26th July, 2026 at about 1730hrs, the Divisional Police Officer, Doguwa Division, received a distress call that a Toyota Hiace Bus with Registration No. BKK 6824 XA, en route from Jos to Kano, was attacked by armed men at Folgore Forest axis, Doguwa LGA, between Gate Two Safer Highway and Dogo Dutse.
“According to the report, five suspected armed bandits armed with machetes and a firearm blocked the highway, attacked the vehicle and abducted thirteen (13) out of the twenty (20) passengers on board,” the statement said.
It said upon receipt of the information, the DPO Doguwa Division immediately mobilized a team of tactical Police operatives and proceeded to the scene. On arrival, the team engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel.
“As a result of the swift and coordinated response of the Police team, nine victims were successfully rescued. One other male victim later escaped from captivity.
Unfortunately, three victims remain in captivity, comprising one male and two females,” the statement said.
It added that the rescued victims were immediately evacuated to Doguwa General Hospital for medical evaluation, while the other rescued victims are currently in stable condition and receiving treatment.
The Command has intensified operational and manhunt efforts, including the deployment of additional tactical teams and sustained intelligence gathering, to ensure the safe rescue of the remaining captives and the arrest of the fleeing perpetrators.
This decisive operation underscores the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the IGP to proactive policing, rapid response, and the protection of lives and property through community partnership.
The State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori commended the vigilance of the motoring public and residents for the timely information provided.
The commissioner further reassured the good people of Kano State that the Command remains resolute in its mandate to safeguard all residents in the state
“Investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated to the public in due course,” the statement added.
