The police command in Katsina State says it has rescued five abducted passengers from bandits in the Faskari Local Government of the state.

The command’s public relations officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Aliyu, told journalists on Tuesday in Katsina that the passengers were abducted at Unguwar-Basau on the Funtua-Gusau road.

He said the Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call at about 9:37 p.m. on Monday that armed bandits attacked passengers in two vehicles.

“The vehicles attacked were a Hummer bus with registration number: T0510 KN and a white Mendez truck, LFA 508 YR.

“Upon receipt of the report, the Armoured Personnel Career (APC) patrol team promptly responded to the scene and engaged the bandits in a gun battle where the assailants were overpowered due to superior tactics and firepower.

“All five kidnapped victims, including two drivers and three passengers, were successfully rescued,” he said.

He, however, said four victims sustained injuries and were immediately rushed to Sheme Primary Health Centre (PHC) for immediate medical attention, and are now responding to treatment.

The PPRO said the commissioner of police, Bello Shehu, commended the operatives for their bravery and swift response.

The CP charged the officers to sustain efforts in the fight against banditry in the state.

(NAN)