The Katsina State Police Command has successfully frustrated an attempt to kidnap armed bandits, rescued all unharmed victims and recovered 94 animals whispered in the area of ​​the local government of Faskari.
According to the DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the Police Public Relations officer, the operation was carried out under the leadership of the Aliyu Abubakar Musa police commissioner.
The incident occurred on March 12, 2025, around 1:00 am, when armed bandits attacked Unguwar Sarkin Fulani Dutsen Dadi near Tafoki's village. The assailants kidnapped the residents and whispered two cows, ninety and sheep and goats.
Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police officer (DPO) of Faskari immediately mobilized a patrol team to the scene. Police ambushed the bandits, hired them in a fierce shooting and forced them to flee with serious injuries. All the kidnapped victims were rescued unharmed, and the whispered animals were recovered.
Police have intensified efforts to stop the suspects fleeing, while investigations continue.
Praising their officers for their courage and professionalism, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa urged residents to cooperate with the police in providing timely and precise information to combat crime effectively.