Katsina Police Arrest 49 Suspected Rapists

The Katsina State Police Command has intensified its crackdown against sexual violence, arresting 49 suspected rapists in February alone.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, on behalf of the State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, highlighted the Command’s commitment to tackling crimes against women and children.

The arrests were part of a broader effort that saw a total of 144 suspects apprehended for various offences, including armed robbery, culpable homicide, and kidnapping.

Additionally, police operations led to the rescue of 105 kidnap victims and the neutralisation of four armed bandits.

Other key achievements in February achieved by the Command included the recovery of four locally-made guns,13 pump-action cartridges, five motorcycles and 13 rustled animals.

DSP Aliyu commended police officers for their dedication and assured the public that the Command remained committed to ensuring justice for victims of sexual violence.

He urged residents to report such crimes promptly, emphasising that perpetrators will face the full wrath of the law.

The Police also expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the Katsina State Government under Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, and members of the press, for their continued support in the fight against crime.

The Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to working with community and stakeholders to eradicate sexual violence and other crimes in the state.