The Katsina State Command Command of Nigeria Police has succeeded in foiling three (3) kidnapping attempts by suspected armed bandits in Danmusa and Faskari LGAs of Katsina State, rescuing eight (8) kidnapped victims.
On October 7th, 2024, at about 1100 hrs, information was received at the Danmusa Divisional Police Headquarters that armed bandits numbering about four (4) intercepted two (2) women at the outskirt of Matarau village via Danmusa LGA in an attempt to kidnap them.
ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu Command Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement.
Similarly, he said on the same date, distress calls were received at the Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters that:
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“At about 1030hrs, armed bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, blocked Marabar Bangori-Unguwar Boka along Funtua-Gusau road and kidnapped four (4) persons.
“Also, at about 1430hrs, some suspected armed bandits blocked Unguwar Kafa junction along Yankara-Faskari road, kidnapping two (2) women along with their children.”
He stated that upon receipt of the reports, instantaneously operatives were dispatched to the scene, where they engaged the assailants in a gun duel and successfully rescued all the kidnapped victims unhurt as the assailants fled the scene with various degrees of bullet injuries.
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The CP, while commending the officers for their exceptional display of bravery, reiterates the command’s commitment in the ongoing fight against all forms of crime and criminality in the state.
