The Katsina State Police Command has foiled two separate kidnap makes an attempt in Jibia and Faskari Native Authorities Areas of the state.
The command additionally rescued 20 kidnapped victims through the operations on Saturday in these areas.
Briefing newsmen on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, stated the primary incident occurred on December seventh, 2024, at about 19:00 hours at Kwanar Makera alongside the Katsina–Magamar Jibia street in Jibia LGA.
A bunch of armed bandits, wielding harmful weapons akin to AK-47 rifles, opened hearth on a transferring automobile, making an attempt to abduct the occupants.
“Nonetheless, operatives of the command connected to the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters, appearing on a tip-off, swiftly responded and engaged the bandits in a gun duel, forcing them to desert their mission and flee the scene with gunshot accidents. All ten occupants of the automobile have been efficiently rescued unhurt.
“In an identical incident, on the identical date at about 20:30 hours at Marabar Bangori, alongside the Funtua–Gusau street in Faskari LGA, suspected armed bandits laid an ambush on a motorcar carrying passengers. The command’s operatives, alerted to the state of affairs, shortly mobilised and stormed the scene, participating the bandits in a fierce gun duel. As a consequence of superior firepower, the bandits deserted their heinous plan and fled the scene, with all of the passengers efficiently rescued.
“Sadly, one of many rescued victims was rushed to the hospital as a consequence of extreme assault inflicted on him by the assailants. The sufferer is at the moment responding to medical remedy.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, psc†, whereas commending the gallantry and professionalism displayed by the officers, charged them to maintain the tempo within the ongoing battle towards all types of crime and criminality within the state, reiterating the command’s dedication to making sure the security and safety of the individuals of the state,” Sadiq stated.