The Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano has rescued the abducted Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area. The rescue of the abducted Secretary was done during a string operation by the Personnel of the DSS in Rano Local Government of Kano, about 74 hours after his abduction.

The council secretary was kidnapped a few days ago at his residence in Kibiya by armed assailants who later demanded a ransom of N100 million for his release. Security sources revealed that the kidnappers allegedly traced the victim through insider information provided by a resident of the area.

According to intelligence reports, the abductors were believed to have come from Rijana, a location previously linked to criminal activities along the Kaduna–Abuja axis.

Acting on credible intelligence, DSS operatives identified the hideout of the kidnappers in Rano and launched a coordinated raid early Tuesday morning. During the operation, a gun battle ensued between security forces and the suspects.