By Yakubu Salisu, Kano
The Katsina State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued of 10 victims.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, and made available to journalists on Wednesday.
According to the statement: “On 24 December 2024, at about 20:30 hrs, some suspected armed bandits, wielding dangerous weapons and shooting sporadically, attacked a commercial vehicle at Kwanar Makera along the Katsina–Magama Jibia road in Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State, in an attempt to kidnap ten (10) occupants of the vehicle.
“Upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia swiftly led a team of operatives to the scene. The team engaged the bandits in a gun duel, successfully thwarted the kidnapping attempt, and rescued all ten (10) victims.
“Four (4) of the rescued victims sustained gunshot injuries as a result of the attack and were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention. Sadly, two (2) of the victims succumbed to their injuries while receiving treatment.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects as the investigation continues.