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Rarara: Kidnapper of Hausa singer’s mother arrested by DSS, N26.5m recovered

Dauda Rarara and his mother

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested one of the kidnappers of Hajiya Hauwa’u Adamu, the mother of popular Kano-based Hausa singer, Dauda Rarara.

It was also revealed that another one of the abductors was killed by DSS operatives.

The elderly woman was kidnapped on Friday, June 28, 2024, when gunmen invaded Rara’s mother in Kahutu village in Danja Local Government Area of Kano State.

Rarara’s mother regained her freedom after being a captive for 20 days.

Speaking to Daily Trust, a source disclosed that N26.5 million was also recovered in a covert operation by DSS.

According to the source, Kano command’s tactical team, based on reliable intelligence, busted a gang of five bandits in Makarfi bush where they were sharing the money.

“One Hamisu Tukur, is currently in custody with gunshot injuries, while Bature was killed,” the source revealed.