The Katsina State Police Command successfully foiled three separate kidnapping attempts by suspected armed bandits in Danmusa and Faskari local government areas, rescuing eight hostages without harm.
According to The PUNCH, the incidents, which unfolded on October 7, 2024, highlighted the increasing criminal activities in the region and the swift response of law enforcement.
In a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, explained that the first incident occurred around 11 am when two women traveling near Matarau village in Danmusa LGA were ambushed by armed bandits who sought to kidnap them.
“Similarly, on the same day, distress calls were received at Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters,” Sadiq said, noting that another attempt took place at 10:30 am along the Funtua-Gusau road. “At about 10:30 am, armed bandits blocked Marabar Bangori-Unguwar Boka along the Funtua-Gusau road and kidnapped four persons.”
Later that same day, the bandits struck again. “At about 2:30 pm, another group of bandits blocked the Unguwar Kafa junction along the Yankara-Faskari road, abducting two women and their children,” Sadiq revealed, underlining the audacity of the criminals.
However, police units were quick to mobilize and confront the attackers in each instance.
Engaging the bandits in intense gunfire, the police successfully rescued all hostages, who were unharmed, while the criminals retreated under fire, some escaping with gunshot wounds.
The Katsina State Commissioner of Police commended the officers for their courageous efforts, emphasizing the command’s dedication to safeguarding the state’s residents and curbing the activities of armed bandits.
