The Katsina State Police Command, under the able leadership of CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, psc+, has successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt and rescued kidnapped victims.
On March 18, 2024, at about 2345 hrs, a report was received at the Kankara Divisional Headquarters that some suspected armed bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, attacked Hayan Dam village, Kankara LGA, and invaded the residence of one Kabir Magaji, m, age 35 years old, of the same address, in a bid to kidnap him alongside his wife, one Sa’adatu Magaji, f, age 20 years old.
Upon receipt of the report, the DPO Kankara promptly mobilized a team of operatives and responded to the scene, where they engaged the suspected bandits in a fierce gun duel.
The team successfully thwarted the kidnapping attempt and rescued the couple unhurt.
Efforts are been intensified to arrest fleeing suspects.
Furthermore, members of the public are advised to promptly report anybody seen with a bullet wound, as some of the suspects escaped the scene with gunshot injuries.
The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, while commending the officers for their outstanding displays of bravery, dedication, and professionalism, urges the good people of Katsina State to continue to provide the command and other security agencies in the state with timely information on suspected criminal activity to enable the command and other security agencies to take swift and decisive action against any recalcitrant criminal in the state.
He further reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring the protection of the lives and property of the good people of the state under his stewardship.
ASP ABUBAKAR SADIQ ALIYU, Police Public Relations Officer
Katsina State Command.
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