Katsina Gov Praises Military, DSS, Vigilantes For Foiling Mass Kidnap, Neutralizing 18 Bandits, Recovering Arms, Livestock
The Katsina State governor, Dr. Dikko Radda, has lauded the Nigeria Military, Department of State Services (DSS), and vigilantes for stopping scores of bandits from attacking and mass-kidnapping residents of
Katsina State Governor Dr. Dikko Radda has expressed his gratitude to the Nigeria Military, Department of State Services (DSS), and vigilance groups for thwarting a plan to mass-kidnap residents of Gidan Iyado in Kakumi Ward, Bakori Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. According to a statement from the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mua’su, the intelligence-led operation resulted in the neutralization of 18 armed bandits, with the recovery of several arms, guns, and livestock.
Acting on credible information about a planned ransom abduction, the security forces laid an ambush, engaging the bandits under the leadership of former school headmaster Alhaji Musa Duki, who operates from Mununu Forest in Faskari LGA. The governor commended the bravery of the security forces and assured residents that a sustained operation is underway to track down and dismantle the kingpin's network completely.
Efforts are being made by the military and DSS to identify additional members of the network, locate their hideouts, and prevent further kidnappings in Bakori, Faskari, and neighboring communities.
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