Kidnappers abduct 60-year-old patient from Kano Neuro-Psychiatric hospital

Suspected kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old woman, Talatu Ali, from the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Dawanau in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area (LGA), Kano State, while she was awaiting medical consultation, per report by counter terrorism reporter, Zagazola Makama.

According to sources quoted by the reporter, the victim had been brought to the hospital by her son, Nasiru Aliyu, and her cousin, Aliyu Garba, both from Yar Gaya Village in Dawakin Kudu LGA, on February 19, 2025, at about 8:30 a.m.

While on the queue for consultation, they suddenly discovered that she had disappeared.

All efforts to locate her within the hospital premises proved abortive, prompting the family to report the case at the Dawanau Divisional Police Headquarters.

On February 21, 2025, at about 7:00 a.m., Aliyu received a phone call from an unknown number confirming that the victim was in the caller’s custody.

Authorities believe the abductors may have deliberately targeted the hospital, exploiting its vulnerability to infiltrate and take hostages.

Makana reported that the Kano State Police Command confirmed the abduction.

Ibrahim Ibrahim

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