Police Arrest 200 Suspected Criminals, Rescue 130 Kidnap Victims In Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has announced the arrest of over 200 criminal suspects and rescue of more than 130 kidnap victims in April 2025.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the Command, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu disclosed this through a statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu.

According to Aliyu, the Command recorded significant achievements through intensified operations and community collaboration.

Among those arrested were 25 armed robbery suspects, 15 in connection with kidnapping, and 30 for murder or culpable homicide.

Additionally, three individuals were apprehended for unlawful possession of firearms, while 200 others were arrested for various other offences.

Exhibits recovered during the operations include two locally made dane guns, two stolen vehicles, two stolen motorcycles, and 174 suspected rustled animals.

In the fight against drug abuse, police operatives also seized 114 Exzol tablets, 8 Tramadol tablets, 55 D5 tablets, and 78 bags of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.

The PPRO said the successes recorded would not have been possible without the support of the Katsina State Government and the cooperation of the good people of the state.

DSP Aliyu also commended the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun for his continued backing.

The Command urged the public to remain vigilant and assist the police by reporting suspicious activities. Emergency contact lines were also shared for prompt response to incidents.

The Command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of all residents and promised to sustain the momentum in the ongoing battle against crime and insecurity.