Police rescue abducted Kano APC chairman after 68 days in captivity
Abdullahi Alasan Beli has been freed from his kidnappers following a coordinated tactical operation by the Kano State Police Command.
The Kano State Police Command has successfully secured the release of Abdullahi Alasan Beli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman for Rogo Local Government Area, following 68 days in captivity. Known as Abdullahi Fanka, the politician was abducted by armed men from his home in Beli community on September 1, 2026.
Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori presented the rescued chairman to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House. During the operation, police apprehended two suspected members of a criminal syndicate and seized one AK-47 rifle along with 18 live ammunition rounds.
According to police reports, the investigation led to the arrest of 25-year-old Shu’aibu Sulaiman in Kiru Local Government Area on October 18. A second suspect, identified as Mansur Usman, was subsequently taken into custody and alleged to have served as the gang's driver.
The victim described being held in various locations across Kaduna and Zamfara states during his ordeal. Police stated that the syndicate is believed to operate across Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara states.
Governor Yusuf praised the police for the rescue and instructed the Commissioner for Health to provide the victim with full medical care and psychosocial support. The governor stated, "He reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in their efforts to protect lives and property and guarantee the safety of residents across the state."
The Commissioner of Police confirmed that the command remains dedicated to fighting kidnapping and other crimes. The suspects are expected to face court charges once the ongoing police investigation is completed.
SOURCE: Tribune
