Gombe police arrest suspected bandit, rescue kidnap victim

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a suspected bandit and rescued a kidnap victim during recent operations. Authorities also recovered counterfeit United States dollars from the suspects.

In a swift operation, the Gombe State Police Command apprehended a man suspected of banditry and freed an individual who had been kidnapped. The actions took place in Gombe, a northeastern Nigerian state prone to such security challenges. During the raid, police also seized fake United States dollars, indicating possible links to broader criminal networks involving counterfeiting.

The command's efforts highlight ongoing attempts to curb banditry and kidnapping in the region. No further details on the identities of the suspect or victim were immediately released, but the recovery of counterfeit currency suggests multifaceted criminal activities. This incident underscores the police's role in maintaining public safety amid rising insecurity.

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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has vowed that 25 female students abducted from their school will return home safely. The attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area, has prompted strong condemnations from political leaders. They are calling on the federal government to take responsibility and tackle the rising insecurity.

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