SECURITY: TEN KIDNAP VICTIMS RESCUED AS POLICE FOIL ABDUCTION ATTEMPT IN KATSINA
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The Katsina State Command on Sunday said it has successfully foiled a kidnap attempt along the Funtua to Gusau Highway and rescued ten kidnap victims unhurt.
The victims comprised two drivers and eight passengers. Efforts are being intensified to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspects as the investigation proceeds.
In a statement on Sunday, the spokesman of the Katsina Police Command, Abubakar Sadiq, said that on April 19, 2025, at about 2135 hours, an information was received at the Faskari Division that suspected armed bandits laid ambush at Marabar Bangori village along Funtua-Gusau Road with intent to kidnap occupants of two vehicles.
He said the vehicles, a black Golf Saloon (BWR 781 SW) and an ash-colored Golf (DTM 179 TA), were en route from Katsina to Faskari.
Sadiq added that upon receiving the information, the patrol team attached to Faskri Division mobilized and responded promptly to the scene, engaging the bandits in a gun battle.
“The bandits were overpowered and fled into the nearby bush, abandoning their mission. Ten (10) victims, including two drivers and eight passengers, were rescued unhurt. Efforts are being made to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspects as the investigation proceeds. Further developments will be communicated in due course,” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, Bello Shehu, commended the officers for their professionalism and prompt response, which undoubtedly saved lives.
Shehu further reiterated the commitment of the command towards ensuring the safety and security of the good people of the State.
Meanwhile, police authorities in the state say it has successfully arrested two suspected notorious drug dealers and recovered a large quantity of tramadol tablets worth N3,500,000.00.
The suspects were arrested, and they both confessed to the commission of the offence, as an investigation is ongoing. This is part of efforts to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state.
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