In a heroic operation, the Katsina State Police Command successfully rescued 14 victims from an attempted kidnap on the evening of November 24, 2024.
The incident occurred at Dan’arau village along the Magama Jibia road in Jibia local government area.
According to a press release by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the attack was carried out by suspected armed bandits armed with dangerous weapons.
They opened fire on two commercial vehicles, creating chaos in an attempt to abduct their occupants.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia, leading a team of operatives, responded swiftly to the distress call. The police engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, successfully thwarting the kidnap attempt. No fewer than 14 victims were rescued from the ordeal.
Unfortunately, two of the rescued individuals sustained gunshot injuries and were immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment. Tragically, one of the victims succumbed to injuries despite receiving medical attention.
Efforts are underway to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects, with investigations continuing to uncover more details about the attack.
The Katsina State Commissioner of Police (CP) Aliyu Abubakar, commended the officers involved for their exceptional bravery and commitment to duty.
He emphasized the importance of sustaining the momentum in the fight against crime and urged citizens to provide timely information about suspicious activities to the police.
