Katsina state Police Command has said that on December 24th, 2024, at about 2030 hrs, some suspected armed bandits, armed with dangerous weapons and shooting sporadically, attacked a commercial vehicle at Kwanar Makera along the Katsina to Magama Jibia road in Jibia LGA, Katsina State, in an attempt to kidnap ten (10) occupants of the said vehicle.
ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, Police Public Relations Officer, Katsina State Command made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday.
He said upon receipt of the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia swiftly led a team of operatives to the scene, engaging the bandits in a gun duel, successfully foiled the kidnap attempt, and rescued all the ten (10) victims.
He also said Four (4) of the rescued victims sustained gunshot injuries as a result of the bandits’ attack and were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention.
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He maintained that Unfortunately, two (2) victims succumbed to their injuries while receiving treatment, noting that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects as the investigation proceeds.
The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, while commending the officers exceptional display of gallantry and dedication to duty, charged officers to sustain the tempo.
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He further urged members of the public with useful information on suspected criminal activities to report to the nearest police station for prompt and decisive action.