The police have clarified that a Syrian abducted in Sokoto on Wednesday is still alive.
The expatriate was kidnapped at his company’s quarry site near Lambar Mazaru village of Sokoto and whisked away by suspected gunmen.
Speaking with journalists in Sokoto on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Cordelia Nwawe, said the police had mapped out strategies to rescue the victim unhurt.
Nwawe also confirmed that the three policemen who were on routine patrol of the area were killed during the incident.
She however denied that the deceased officers were escorts to the kidnapped expatriate but insisted that they were only on routine patrol within the area when the incident occurred.
“Gentlemen, it is good to set the record straight on the unfortunate development that happened. We want to say that, the police are on the trail of the bandits to free the kidnapped victim.
“We also want to debunk the rumours that the kidnapped victim has been found dead. The information was not correct. The Commissioner of Police has deployed the operatives of Federal SARS to rescue the situation.
“The CP has also sent condolences to the families of the officers that lost their lives during the encounter. The three officers were of the ranks of Inspector, Sergeant and Corporal.” Nwawe explained.
The police spokesperson urged the public to be vigilant and not to hesitate to inform the police about any suspicious persons around them.
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