Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have successfully rescued Alhaji Hamza Durya, the Administrative Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area in Kano State, North-West Nigeria, after his abduction.
The rescue operation was confirmed in a statement by the Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, signed by the Commissioner, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya.
According to the ministry, the victim was kidnapped at his residence in Durya village within Kibiya Local Government Area, prompting an immediate response from security agencies.
“In a swift and coordinated operation, operatives of the DSS, Kano State Command, successfully rescued the victim and arrested two suspected kidnappers who sustained gunshot injuries during the operation,” the statement revealed.
The Kano State Government described the development as a major breakthrough in its fight against insecurity, commending security agencies for their professionalism and rapid response.
It noted that the success underscores the effectiveness of ongoing security strategies being implemented across the state’s 44 local government areas.
The government also acknowledged the support of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in strengthening the operational capacity of security agencies.
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the government urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to security operatives.