Kano Police Reunites Six Out Of Seven Abducted But Rescued Children, Earlier Sold off, With Parents
The Kano State Police Command has successfully identified the parents of six (6) among the seven (7) minors who were abducted and subsequently rescued by the Police Command.
Similarly, earlier this month, one Auwal Tijjani, aged 12 years, ‘m’, who was abducted in Hotoro Yandodo Quarters in Kano, six months ago, was rescued in Lagos State and reunited with his parents.
In a commendable display of dedication and commitment to duty, the Kano Police Command spared no efforts to ensure the safe return of the abducted children to their parents/guardians.
Recall that on 15/12/2023 at about 1530hrs, the Police Command dismantled a Human Trafficking Syndicate, arrested nine (9) members who specialized in trafficking, buying and selling of minors and rescued seven (7) victims. Through diligent work, the Command has successfully reunified each child with their respective parents, ensuring their well-being and security.
The Kano Police Command expressed its Commitment towards upholding the safety and protection of all residents, particularly vulnerable children and women.
The Command will continue to steadfastly work tirelessly to apprehend anybody responsible for this heinous type of act and bring them to justice in due course.
Recognizing the importance of ensuring justice for the victims and their families, the Kano Police Command has handed over the rescued minors to the Kano State Government for further collaborative actions. During the event the State Government said will also liaise with the Bauchi State Government in ensuring the provision of necessary support and assistance to the affected families during this time, as society collectively seeks justice and healing for the victims.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, commended the efforts of all the stakeholders involved in the swift operation, particularly the Kano State Government that funded the logistical support that made the operations successful.
The Police Commissioner, while appreciating the confidence and friendship gesture being extended by the good people of Kano State to the Police Command, also thanked everyone for their commitment to prayers, understanding, encouragement, continuous support, and cooperation. He further urged everyone to keep reporting any suspicious movement of persons or items they come across to the nearest Police Station or through any of the emergency numbers
He also thanked the Media outlets for their cooperation and support throughout the period of rescue and identification processes.
While taking over the rescued children, the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, commended the effort of the Commissioner of Police as well as Officers and Men of the Command for their commitment, dedication, selfless service and efforts in ensuring that the State is peaceful.
The governor described the Commissioner of Police thus; “CP Gumel is a no-nonsense Police Officer and has never sought any favour from me and likewise myself too.” When we came on board, we put our heads together to surmount the disturbing threats of daylight and night mobile phone armed robbery, which is now a history of the past. We thank you for all your good work in Kano State.”
The Governor donated the sum of five hundred thousand naira (N500,000:00) to each of the parents of the rescued victims.
