Police Operatives in Katsina State has foiled three varying kidnapping attempts by men suspected to be armed bandits in Danmusa and Faskari local government areas of the state, rescuing eight victims unhurt.
ASP Abubakar Sadiq, the Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement on Monday, disclosed that the incidents occurred on October 7, 2024.
The statement said, “At about 11 am, armed bandits intercepted two women on the outskirts of Matarau village in Danmusa LGA, attempting to abduct them.
“Similarly, on the same day, distress calls were received at Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters.
At about 10:30 am, armed bandits blocked Marabar Bangori-Unguwar Boka along the Funtua-Gusau road and kidnapped four persons,”
Sadiq further disclosed that later in the day, “At about 2:30 pm, another group of bandits blocked the Unguwar Kafa junction along the Yankara-Faskari road, abducting two women and their children.
“Upon receiving the reports, police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scenes, engaging the assailants in gunfire. The bandits were forced to flee, leaving behind the kidnapped victims, who were all rescued unhurt.”
The PRO added that the attackers, escaped with gunshot wounds.
The Commissioner of Police who Commended the officers for their bravery, also reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling crime and ensuring the safety of dwellers n the state.
In a related development, The Katsina State Police Command noted that its operatives rescued six victims in two separate kidnap incidents along the Jibia-Kauran Namoda and the Funua-Gusau roads in the state.
The force disclosed this on September 28th in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Aliyu.
The spokesperson noted that the victims were rescued in partnership with the police operatives and the military.
The statement read, “Upon receipt of the report, police operatives, in collaboration with the military, immediately moved to the scene and engaged the suspects in a gun duel.
"Four kidnapped victims were successfully rescued and rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, one victim succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained during the attack.
“Similarly, at about 0700hrs, Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call regarding an attempted kidnapping on the Funua-Gusau Road at Unguwar Boka village, Faskari LGA, Katsina State.”
“regrettably, the assailants fatally shot one of the victims during the attack. However, two kidnapped victims were successfully rescued unhurt. Efforts are being intensified to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators as the investigation proceeds.”
