Olaide Oyelude, KatsinaThere was jubilation in Daura, Katsina State on Tuesday following the rescue of the Magajin Garin Daura (District Head), Alhaji Musa Umar from the hands of his abductors. The District Head was abducted by gunmen on May 1, 2019, in front of his Daura residence while waiting to perform the 8:00 p.m. prayers. It was learnt that his rescue was effected early Tuesday morning by the Inspector General of Police Operation Puff Adder Intelligent Response Team in conjunction with Kano state police command. READ ALSO: Abducted Daura District Head regains freedomA statement by Kano state police command spokesman, Abdullahi Haruna revealed that the District head was rescued unhurt. Shortly after the news of his rescue was made public on Tuesday morning, well-wishers started thronging his house in Daura.

Source: Punch July 02, 2019 11:48 UTC