- The Katsina State Police Command foiled a kidnapping attempt, rescuing 10 victims after a fierce gun battle with suspected armed bandits.
- The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, December 24th, 2024, on the Katsina-Magama Jibia road.
- Two of the rescued victims succumbed to gunshot injuries while receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.
The Katsina State Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt, rescuing 10 victims after engaging suspected armed bandits in a fierce gun battle. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, December 24th, 2024, on the Katsina-Magama Jibia road.
According to Abubakar Sadiq, spokesperson for the Katsina Police Command, the police received a distress call and swiftly responded to the scene. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia led a team of operatives, engaging the bandits in a gun duel and successfully foiling the kidnap attempt.
Unfortunately, four of the rescued victims sustained gunshot injuries during the attack and were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention. Tragically, two of the rescued victims succumbed to their injuries while receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.
The Katsina State Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, commended the officers for their bravery and dedication. He urged them to maintain this level of commitment in the fight against crime and appealed to the public to cooperate with the police by promptly reporting any suspicious activities.
