A potential crisis was averted on the Inono feeder road in Katsina State as police operatives, acting on timely intelligence, successfully repelled an attempted kidnapping by heavily armed bandits.
DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, Police Public Relations Officer, Katsina Police Command made this known in a statement.
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He said on March 19th, 2025, at about 2008 hrs, based on credible information that a group of suspected armed bandits wielding dangerous weapons such as AK-47 rifles, riding on motorcycles, attempted to block Inono feeder road by Gidan Zuma village, Sabuwa LGA, intending to kidnap unsuspecting commuters.
He pointed out that the swift and decisive response of police operatives led by the DPO Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters thwarted the bandits’ plan, leading to a fierce gun duel.
“The bandits were forced to flee the scene due to superior tactics and firepower with various degrees of gunshot injuries, leaving behind one Honda motorcycle, which has been recovered as an exhibit.”
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He maintained that efforts are being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects as operatives combed the area for possible apprehension of the fleeing suspects.
“The CP commends the bravery and swift response of the operatives, who have once again demonstrated a commitment to ensuring the protection of lives and properties of the good people of Katsina State.”
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According to him, further developments will be communicated in due course as the investigation proceeds.
