Eight victims rescued as police foil kidnap attempts in Katsina
by Adenle Ahmed Abiola · The Eagle OnlineNo fewer than eight victims have been rescued unharmed as operatives of the Katsina State Police Command thwarted three separate kidnapping attempts by suspected armed bandits in Danmusa and Faskari local government areas of the state.
Confirming the development in a statement on Monday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, revealed that the incidents occurred on October 7, 2024.
According to him, “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.”
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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 police spokesman however noted that the attackers escaped with gunshot wounds.
The State Commissioner of Police, while commending the officers bravery, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling crime and ensuring the safety of residents in the state.
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