Police Prevent Two Kidnap Attempts In Katsina, Rescue 20 Victims

The Katsina Police Command successfully foiled two separate kidnap attempts in the Jibia and Faskari areas of the state, rescuing a total of 20 victims. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, briefed the press on Sunday, providing details of the incidents.

The first incident occurred on December 7, 2024, around 7:00 PM at Kwanar Makera, located along the Katsina-Magamar Jibia road in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA). Armed bandits, equipped with dangerous weapons, attempted to kidnap the occupants of a moving vehicle. However, operatives from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters, acting on a tip-off, intercepted the bandits. The police engaged the criminals in a gun battle, resulting in several bandits fleeing with gunshot injuries. All ten passengers in the vehicle were safely rescued.

Later the same evening, at approximately 8:30 PM, another kidnapping attempt occurred at Marabar Bangori, along the Funtua-Gusau road in Faskari LGA. A group of armed bandits ambushed a motor vehicle carrying passengers. However, the police quickly responded, forcing the bandits to abandon their plan and flee. The passengers were rescued, though one victim sustained severe injuries and was hospitalized.

Katsina State Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, praised the police operatives for their bravery and urged them to maintain their efforts in combating crime across the state.