Police foil kidnapping attempt in Katsina, rescue 2 victims
The Katsina State Police Command has foiled an attempt by suspected bandits to kidnap two people in Bakori Local Government Area, rescuing the victims and recovering an AK-47 rifle and other exhibits. The command said one suspected bandit was arrested while another was neutralised during a gun duel between security operatives and the bandits. In […]
In a successful operation, the Katsina State Police Command thwarted a kidnapping attempt in the Bakori Local Government Area, rescuing two potential victims and recovering several exhibits. According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the incident unfolded around 4:30 am, following credible reports of armed bandits moving from Tamarke Village in Tsiga District towards Ganzaki Hill in Malumfashi LGA. The suspects were reportedly holding two kidnapped individuals and had also stolen livestock.
Upon receiving the intelligence, the Divisional Police Officer in Bakori swiftly assembled a joint team comprising police operatives and local vigilantes to intercept the suspected bandits. The team engaged the bandits in a fierce gunfight, ultimately subduing them and securing the release of the two victims who suffered no injuries. In addition to the rescued individuals, the operation yielded a valuable haul: one AK-47 rifle with 24 rounds of ammunition, five stolen animals, and a mobile phone.
Following the successful operation, a thorough search of the surrounding areas led to the arrest of an injured suspected bandit, while the body of another suspect was found neutralized during the encounter. The police are currently conducting an ongoing investigation to apprehend any remaining fugitives and recover the remaining stolen livestock.
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