By George Omagbemi
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Alasan Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, has regained his freedom after spending 68 days in kidnappers’ captivity.
Beli was abducted by armed men from his residence in Beli community, Rogo LGA, on September 1, 2026.
The Kano State Police Command confirmed his rescue following intelligence-led operations by its Anti-Kidnapping Squad.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the chairman was rescued unhurt after sustained investigations and security operations targeting the kidnapping syndicate.
According to the police, operatives arrested a suspected principal member of the gang, 25-year-old Shu’aibu Sulaiman, popularly known as Lemu, on October 18 at Kwanar Dangora in Kiru Local Government Area.
Another suspect, Mansur Usman, was subsequently arrested. Police alleged that he worked as a driver for the syndicate, transporting kidnapped victims between hideouts in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina and Zamfara states.
The operation also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and 18 rounds of live ammunition. The police said investigations were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang.
Recounting his ordeal after regaining freedom, Beli disclosed that his abductors moved him through several locations, including Danja, Ikara and Giwa in Kaduna State, as well as parts of Zamfara State.
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, commended the police for securing his release and directed the state Commissioner for Health to provide him with comprehensive medical attention and psychosocial rehabilitation at government expense.
The rescue brings an end to the APC chairman’s 68-day ordeal in captivity.
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