Safety Operatives Rescue 11 Kidnap Victims In Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command, in collaboration with different safety businesses, efficiently rescued eleven victims from the palms of armed kidnappers on the night time of Sunday, June 8, 2025.

The operation which marked a breakthrough within the battle towards kidnapping and banditry, occurred round 10:30 p.m. alongside the Danmusa to Mara Dangeza Village highway in Danmusa native authorities space following a coordinated patrol by the joint safety crew.

The crew included operatives from the Police, Division of State Companies (DSS), Operation Sharan Daji, the Katsina State Neighborhood Watch Corps (KSCWC), and native vigilantes.

In accordance with an announcement by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the safety crew encountered a gaggle of armed bandits making an attempt to flee with victims kidnapped from numerous elements of the state.

Aliyu narrated {that a} fierce gun battle ensued, forcing the bandits to flee and abandoning their captives.

He stated all eleven victims comprising 9 females and two males, have been rescued unhurt.

The PPRO disclosed that investigation was at present underway to determine and apprehend the fleeing suspects, with the police vowing to keep up stress on legal parts working inside the state.

Commissioner of Police within the state, CP Bello Shehu counseled the operatives for his or her gallantry and professionalism throughout the operation, he reaffirmed the Command’s dedication, alongside different safety forces in the direction of eradicating kidnapping and different crimes in Katsina State.

CP Shehu additionally referred to as on residents to stay vigilance and proceed to cooperate with safety businesses by reporting suspicious actions promptly.

The Command additional reiterated the significance of neighborhood involvement in bettering security and safety throughout the state.