Abducted Kano APC chairman regains freedom after 68 days in captivity

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By Linda Ikeji
9 November 2026, 10:39 am

The Kano State Police Command has rescued the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rogo Local Government Area, Abdullahi Alasan Beli, popularly often called Abdullahi Fanka, after spending 68 days within the palms of kidnappers.

The rescue was introduced by the Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Bakori, whereas briefing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on the Government House, Kano on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

This was contained in an announcement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

Beli was reportedly kidnapped by armed males from his residence in Beli group, Rogo Local Government Area, and subsequently moved by means of a number of areas in Kano and neighbouring states.

Recounting his ordeal after regaining freedom, the APC chairman disclosed that his abductors moved him by means of Danja, Ikara and Giwa in Kaduna State, in addition to some components of Zamfara State.

CP Bakori mentioned the rescue was achieved by means of coordinated tactical safety measures, including that the command remained dedicated to intensifying efforts to deal with kidnapping and different prison actions within the state.

Reacting to the event, Governor Yusuf counseled the police commissioner and personnel of the command for his or her efforts in securing the discharge of the APC chieftain.

Yusuf additionally directed the state Commissioner for Health to make sure that the rescued politician receives complete medical consideration and psychosocial rehabilitation on the expense of the state authorities.