The Kano State Police Command has rescued the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rogo Local Government Area, Abdullahi Alasan Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, after spending 68 days in the hands of kidnappers.
The rescue was announced by the Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Bakori, during a briefing with Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
The development was also confirmed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Beli was reportedly abducted by armed men from his residence in Beli community, Rogo Local Government Area. Following his abduction, the kidnappers allegedly moved him through several locations in Kano and neighbouring states.
Recounting his experience after regaining freedom, the APC chairman disclosed that his abductors took him through Danja, Ikara and Giwa in Kaduna State, as well as some parts of Zamfara State.
Speaking on the rescue operation, CP Bakori said the police command secured Beli’s release through coordinated tactical security measures. He added that the command remained committed to strengthening its efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities across the state.
Reacting to the development, Governor Yusuf commended the police commissioner and other officers involved in the operation for their efforts in securing the politician’s release.
The governor also directed the state Commissioner for Health to ensure that Beli receives comprehensive medical attention and psychosocial rehabilitation.
According to the governor’s directive, the treatment and rehabilitation expenses will be covered by the Kano State Government.
The rescue brings an end to the APC chairman’s 68-day ordeal in captivity and has renewed attention on the security challenges facing communities in Kano and neighbouring states.
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