By Abdullahi InuwaÂ
One Victim Rescued, Community Watch Corps Member Injured
FASKARI, May 5, 2025 — In a swift and courageous operation, the Katsina State Police Command successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt in Faskari Local Government Area, rescuing a 23-year-old male victim, Abu Iro, and recovering a locally made AK-47 rifle and a red Boxer motorcycle.
The attack occurred on May 2nd, when suspected bandits ambushed the victim, inflicting a severe machete wound to his head during the abduction attempt. Promptly responding to a distress report, a joint team of police officers and members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Faskari, stormed the scene, forcing the attackers to flee.
One KSCWC operative sustained a gunshot wound to the leg during the rescue and is currently receiving treatment in hospital, according to a statement by the Command’s spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu.
The Command has launched a full investigation to apprehend the fleeing suspects. Authorities assure the public that further updates will be provided as the case progresses.
This latest success highlights the continued collaboration between law enforcement and community security outfits in the fight against banditry in Katsina State.
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