The attention of Katsina State government has been drawn to recent media reports and condolences message contained in a press statement signed by Special Advisor to Kebbi State Governor on Media and Publicity Yahaya Sarkin, that the kidnapped winner of National Qur’anic recitation competition, Hafizul Qur’an and final year Medical student from Katsina State, Abdussalam Rabiu Faskari was killed by his abductors.
While we appreciate the kind gesture, concern and compassion shown by the Kebbi State Government over the unfortunate incidents. We wish to state that, the Quran recitation competition winner Rabiu Abdussalam Faskari, his father and brother were really abducted by bandits, but information reaching the government indicates that, they are still alive and healthy in the custody of their abductors.
As at today Friday 14th March, 2025, their abductors are demanding the ransom of Thirty Million Naira (#30m) from their family.
His Excellency the Governor of Katsina State Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, described the kidnapping of the young talented Abdussalam, alongside his father and brother as unfortunate.
He said ” my heart is with the victims, their family, relatives and friends, and we pray they safely regain freedom”.
Governor Radda said “government will take concrete actions to rescue and ensure safe return of all the abducted victims,vas rescue effort is being put in place.
The Governor then urged security agents in the state to put all hands on deck to ensure the safe rescue of the victims.
Dr Radda reiterated the commitments of his administration to addressing security challenges in Katsina state, and to fighting banditry and all forms of crime in the State.
Malam Dikko Radda further called on people to fervently pray for the safety and freedom of Abdussalam and all others in the hand of these evil abductors.
It should be recalled that, Abdussalam Faskari recently won a prize at the National Qur’anic recitation competition hosted by the Kebbi State Government.
He was abducted alongside his father and brother on their way back to Faskari after being honored and rewarded with Awards by His Excellency the Governor of Katsina State Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD CON, for his outstanding performance during the National Qur’anic recitation competition held in Kebbi State.
Press Released Signed By Dr Bala Salisu Zango Honorable Commissioner of Information and Culture Katsina State.
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