Police rescue 55-year-old man chained to wood by relatives for 30 years in Kano


The Kano State Command of the
Nigeria Police rescued the man
held captive for about three
decades on Thursday.

The relatives allegedly locked up
the 55-year-old man, whose name
is yet to be known for having a
psychiatric problem.

The victim was tied to wood in a
room with no window.

Confirming the incident, the
spokesman of the Kano Police
Command, Abdullahi Haruna, said
the victim has been admitted into
a medical facility in Rogo Local
Government and already an
investigation has been launched
into the matter.

During the week, the Police had
rescued one Ahmed Aminu , who
was imprisoned by father for seven
years and another 30-year-old who
was also incarcerated for 15 years
by his parents.

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