Katsina Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue 10 Persons
Katsina State Police Command has foiled two separate kidnap attempts in Jibia Local Government Area of the state.
INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that 10 kidnapped victims were rescued after the operation on Saturday.
Addressing newsmen on Sunday, the Command’s Spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed that the incident occurred on December 7th, 2024, at about 19:00 hours at Kwanar Makera along the Katsina–Magamar Jibia LGA.
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He added that a group of armed bandits, with dangerous weapons, opened fire on a moving vehicle, attempting to abduct the occupants.
Abubakar said: “However, operatives of the command attached to the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters, acting on a tip-off, swiftly responded and engaged the bandits in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon their mission and flee the scene with gunshot injuries.
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“All ten occupants of the vehicle were successfully rescued unharmed.
“Unfortunately, one of the rescued victims was rushed to the hospital due to severe assault inflicted on him by the assailants. The victim is currently responding to medical treatment.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, while commending the gallantry and professionalism displayed by the officers, charged them to sustain the tempo in the ongoing fight against all forms of crime and criminality in the state, reiterating the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the people of the state.”
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