Tuesday, June 30, 2026

ASP Abubakar Aliyu

December 26, 2024

Katsina: At least two civilians killed as bandits, police engage in gunfight

At least two persons were killed on Christmas Eve in Jibia LGA as bandits attempted to abduct passengers travelling along Kwanar Makera.

Armed police men and Bandits
December 8, 2024

Police foil kidnap attempts, rescue 20 passengers in Katsina

According to him, the command’s operatives, who were alerted, quickly mobilised to the scene and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
November 25, 2024

14 passengers freed from bandits in Jibia: Police

The Katsina police command says it rescued 14 passengers from kidnapping by bandits in Dan’arau in Magama-Jibia, Jibia LGA.

Bandits
August 22, 2024

Man arrested for allegedly abducting mentor’s son, demanding N2 million ransom

The police spokesperson said the suspect was successfully traced and the victim rescued unhurt.

Katsina state map (Credit: Punch)
August 2, 2024

#EndHunger: Police detain 50 suspected miscreants in Katsina 

The police command in Katsina has detained 50 suspected miscreants during the nationwide #EndHunger protests over economic hardship in Nigeria.

police commissioner Aliyu Abubakar-Musa
June 28, 2024

75-year-old mother of popular Hausa singer Rarara kidnapped in Katsina

Katsina police have confirmed the kidnap of a 75-year-old, Hauwa’u Adamu, mother of the renowned Hausa singer, “Dauda Kahutu Rarara”.

Singer Rarara
March 3, 2024

Katsina police place N50 million bounty on two dangerous bandits

The police spokesperson said the safety and well-being of the residents were important.

police commissioner Aliyu Abubakar-Musa
February 20, 2024

Bandits attack Katsina village, kill six, burn houses

“They shot and killed six persons, injured 10, and set ablaze three houses and about 10 vehicles,” he said.

Bandits attack
December 17, 2023

Suspected bandits kill four farmers, abduct eight others in Katsina

Police spokesman in the state, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, confirmed the attack on Sunday in Katsina.

Bandits
November 28, 2023

Police kill three suspected bandits in Katsina, others escape with gunshot wounds

The CP called on the residents to continue providing the command with information on criminal activities.

police commissioner Aliyu Abubakar-Musa