The Katsina State Command has successfully foiled a kidnap attempt, rescued one (1) victim, recovered one (1) locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, and recovered one motorcycle in Faskari LGA, Katsina State.
On May 2nd, 2025, some suspected armed bandits attacked one Abu Iro, a 23-year-old male of Faskari LGA, inflicting a deep machete cut injury on his head in an attempt to kidnap him.
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DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, Police Public Relations Officer, made this known in a statement issued Monday.
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He said upon receipt of the report, swiftly, a joint team of police personnel and the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), led by the DPO Faskari, responded to the scene, thwarting the kidnap attempt and successfully rescuing the victim.
“During the operation, the security team successfully recovered one locally made AK 47 rifle and a red Boxer motorcycle.
“Unfortunately, a member of the KSCWC sustained a gunshot injury to his right leg. He was rushed to the hospital, where he is responding to treatment.” He added.
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He noted that Investigation is ongoing with a view to arresting the suspects.
He pointed out that further developments will be communicated in due course as the investigation proceeds.
