Suspected kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old woman, Talatu Ali, from the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Dawanau in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State.Â
The incident occurred on February 19, 2025, while the victim was awaiting medical consultation at the hospital.
According to counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama, Talatu was brought to the facility by her son, Nasiru Aliyu, and her cousin, Aliyu Garba. However, while she was in the queue for consultation, her family members suddenly realized she was missing.
Despite frantic efforts to locate her within the hospital premises, she was nowhere to be found, prompting the family to report the case to the Dawanau Divisional Police Headquarters.
Two days later, on February 21, at about 7:00 a.m., Aliyu received a phone call from an unknown number informing him that Talatu was in their custody.
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the incident and said investigations are ongoing.
