The police command in Niger State said it rescued four kidnap victims in Sarkin-Pawa, Munya Local Government Area of the state.

The information is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on Saturday in Minna.

On February 20, around 10pm, suspected kidnappers attacked Hayin-Dogo and Dangunu villages of Sarkin-Pawa, Munya LGA.

During the attack, one Usman Daina and four others were abducted, but Daina was released after two days.

Mr Wasiu said, “Since then, the joint security team had been mounting pressure through different clearance and rescue operations to rescue the victims. Fortunately, on May 22, at about 12 noon, the victims; Deborah Daina, Gambo Amos, Cyprus Titus, and Satti Iko escaped from their abductors due to the sustained pressure from the security team.”

Meanwhile, the victims were taken to hospital for medical attention and subsequently reunited with their families.

The state Commissioner of Police, Adamu Elleman, commended the joint security team for its display of gallantry which resulted in the rescue.

He reassured members of the public that safety of lives and property would continue to be the priority of the police and other security agencies in the state.

(NAN)