The Kano state Police command in Katsina has successfully rescued 11 kidnapped individuals during a routine patrol along the Danmusa–Mara Dangeza road in Danmusa Local Government area on Sunday night.
According to a statement by DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, spokesperson of the Katsina State Police Command, the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. when a joint patrol team of security operatives encountered armed bandits attempting to escape with victims who had been abducted from various locations across the state.
"While on patrol, the officers came across armed bandits sneaking away with abducted victims who were kidnapped from different locations in the state. In the process of rescuing the victims, a gun fight ensued, and we were able to rescue all eleven victims while the armed bandits ran away," the statement revealed.
Ongoing Investigation
The police command further disclosed that investigations are currently underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects. Authorities have also called on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or contact the command's emergency telephone numbers.
This successful rescue operation highlights the ongoing security challenges in Katsina State, which has been grappling with banditry and kidnapping incidents in recent years. The prompt response by security operatives in this case demonstrates the effectiveness of routine patrols in vulnerable areas.
The rescued victims, who were reportedly abducted from various locations, are now safe and receiving necessary attention from authorities. Details about their identities or the duration of their captivity were not disclosed in the police statement.
This incident comes amid heightened security concerns in Nigeria's northwestern region, where armed groups have carried out numerous attacks on communities, schools, and travelers in recent years.
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