Yobe State Police Command has successfully rescued four young girls from an attempted kidnapping in Fika Local Government Area, following a swift response to a distress call on Saturday, 28th June 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 2:23 p.m. when unidentified gunmen attacked Didim Village, abducting four female victims aged between 15 and 17 years. The police, working closely with local vigilantes, launched an immediate rescue operation that led to the safe recovery of all four girls without any injuries. The Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, has vowed to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
The rescue operation was initiated after Fika Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call reporting the abduction. Police operatives from the Kukar Gadu Outstation, supported by local vigilante groups, mobilized quickly to the scene. Reinforcements from the division were deployed shortly after, strengthening the response team’s efforts. The coordinated action enabled the safe release of the victims, who were then taken to the Kukar Gadu Primary Health Care Centre for medical examination and psychological support.
Following the rescue, the girls were reunited with their families in a safe and secure environment. The police command emphasized that the operation was intelligence-led and highlighted the importance of community cooperation in combating crime. The Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, released a statement confirming the details of the incident and the successful outcome. He noted that the police are continuing to pursue the suspects, who fled the scene after the abduction.
Commissioner Jibrin has directed sustained operations across the region to ensure that those responsible are apprehended and brought to justice. The command also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons, movements, or vehicles to the nearest police station. Timely and credible information, the police stressed, is critical in preventing such crimes and ensuring swift responses.
This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in parts of Yobe State, particularly in rural communities where kidnapping and armed robbery remain persistent threats. The successful rescue, however, demonstrates the effectiveness of joint efforts between security agencies and local communities. The police remain committed to enhancing security and protecting the lives of innocent citizens, especially vulnerable youth. As operations continue, authorities are hopeful that the suspects will be apprehended soon, reinforcing public confidence in law enforcement.
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