The Katsina State Police Command has successfully rescued six farmers following a fierce gun battle with armed kidnappers in Kwari Manaja Forest, located in Sabuwa Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred on June 21, 2025, at approximately 5:41 p.m., when gunmen stormed farmlands where villagers were working and abducted several individuals, according to reports.
Swift Police Response
Upon receiving information about the kidnapping, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Sabuwa quickly mobilized a team of tactical operatives who led a convoy of Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol vehicles to the area.
The police officers confronted the armed men in an intense exchange of gunfire, eventually overpowering them. The kidnappers were forced to abandon their captives and flee into the forest.
Rescued Victims
All six victims were rescued unharmed. They have been identified as Ayuba (51), Mubarak (23), Garba (25), Ibrahim (21), Bala (28), and Nura (25) — all male residents of Tashar Nadaya village.
Police authorities confirmed that none of the victims sustained injuries during the ordeal. Search operations are currently ongoing to track down the fleeing bandits and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
This rescue operation highlights the continued efforts by security forces to combat kidnapping and banditry in Katsina State, which has faced significant security challenges in recent years.
The successful operation demonstrates the effectiveness of rapid response tactics employed by the police in countering armed criminals in the region.
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