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Niger Police Successfully Rescue Kidnap Victims
Niger police rescue three people abducted by bandits in Mashegu LGA, ensuring safe release and boosting local security measures
Security operatives in Niger State have successfully rescued three people abducted by armed bandits in Aworo village, Mashegu Local Government Area, authorities confirmed.
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The rescued victims, Alhaji Ladan Abubakar, 65, Basira Abubakar, 18, and Jamila Abubakar, 24, were taken on the night of February 5 after gunmen entered Aworo village via the Leaba area of Zugurma District. The kidnappers reportedly moved the victims into the National Park forest along the Zugurma axis.
A police team led by the Divisional Police Officer of Ibbi, in coordination with local vigilantes and hunters, traced the bandits to their hideout in the early hours of February 8. The operation resulted in a gun duel that forced the kidnappers to flee, enabling the safe release of all three victims.
Alhaji Ladan Abubakar sustained a gunshot injury to the head and was immediately taken to the Primary Health Care Centre in Ibbi, where he is reportedly responding to treatment.
Police authorities said intelligence gathering and security patrols have been intensified in the area to prevent further criminal activities and ensure the safety of residents.
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Commissioner of Police Kabeer Bello praised the coordination between police units and local security groups, describing the rescue as a significant achievement in the fight against banditry.
The Opawole and Daniel families mourn the passing of their beloved matriarch, Chief Mrs. Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, née Osoba, who died peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday 2nd of July, 2026 at the age of 93.
Born on 23rd April 1933 to Princess Mariam Ladigbolu of the revered Ladigbolu family of Oyo Kingdom and the Late Rev. O. Osoba of Olodo Village, Abeokuta, the late Princess Sabainah lived a long and graceful life anchored in faith. She was a devoted Christian of the Baptist denomination until her passing, and her life stood as a quiet testament to devotion, family, and enduring values.
She is survived by several children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including Her Excellency Yeye Olufunke Daniel, former First Lady of Ogun State and wife of Otunba Senator Gbenga Daniel. Her passing has drawn an outpouring of condolences from family, friends, and associates across Ogun State and beyond, many of whom remember her as a woman of grace, strength, and unshaken faith.
The family has confirmed that funeral arrangements will be announced publicly in due course, and has appealed for prayers and understanding as they navigate this period of loss.
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