Police, soldiers foil two kidnap attempts in Katsina, rescue six victims
Police operatives in Katsina State alongside soldiers foiled two kidnap attempts and rescued six victims.
The state police spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, stated this in a statement on Saturday.
He said that on Saturday, a distress call was received at Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters regarding an attempted kidnap on the Jibia – Kauran Namoda road, Katsina State.
He stated, “Upon receipt of the report, police operatives, in collaboration with the military, immediately responded to the scene and engaged the suspects in a gun duel. Four kidnap victims were successfully rescued and rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, one victim succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained during the attack.’’
According to him, the Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters also received a distress call about another kidnap attempt at Unguwar Boka village, Faskari Local Government Area, along Funua-Gusau road.
The police public relations officer added that promptly, the operatives moved to the scene in collaboration with the military and engaged the assailants in a gun duel.
Mr Sadiq-Aliyu said, “Regrettably, the assailants fatally shot one of the victims during the attack. However, two kidnap victims were successfully rescued unhurt. Efforts are being intensified to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators as investigation continues.”
(NAN)
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