Police foil kidnapping attempt in Kano , rescue traditional ruler
Kano State Police Command foils a kidnapping attempt in Garun Mallam, rescuing traditional ruler Alhaji Yusif Nadabo. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-kidnapping-attempt-in-kano-rescue-traditional-ruler/
The Kano State Police Command thwarted a kidnapping attempt in Garun Mallam Town, Kano State, rescuing the local traditional ruler, Alhaji Yusif Nadabo. The attack, orchestrated by suspected bandits, occurred around 11:30 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Upon receiving a distress call, the police found the bandits had abducted the Sarkin Noman Kano and wounded three others - Yusif Nasiru, 20; Salisu Garba, 20; and Ibrahim Hassan, 20.
The assailants fled once confronted by the police and local community members. All three injured victims were taken to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for treatment, while Alhaji Yusif Nadabo was unharmed. The police have deployed additional patrols in the area and are actively pursuing the fleeing suspects.
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