The Katsina State Police Command has rescued 28 kidnapped victims and foiled two separate attacks by armed bandits in Sabuwa Local Government Area of the state.
The development was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu.
According to the statement, the operations were part of the command\u2019s ongoing efforts to combat banditry and kidnapping under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu.
Aliyu said the first incident occurred on July 29 at about 9:24 a.m. when armed bandits blocked the Sabuwa\u2013Kaya road near Inno Junction and abducted about 14 people. Upon receiving a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer mobilised a team of operatives who engaged the bandits in a gun duel, rescuing all the victims unhurt. Sadly, one person identified as Abba, 27, from Funtua town, was shot and killed by the attackers.
In a similar incident on July 28 at about 11:27 p.m., bandits attacked Zagaizagi village in the same LGA and kidnapped several residents. Police operatives responded swiftly, engaged the assailants in a fierce gunfight, and successfully rescued 14 additional victims. Two rustled cows were also recovered, but two residents were killed during the attack.
Aliyu added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Commissioner Shehu commended the operatives for their swift response and bravery and urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support security operations.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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