Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue 14 victims in Katsina

Police operatives in Katsina State have successfully rescued 14 passengers from kidnapping by bandits in Dan’arau village, in Magama-Jibia, Jibia LGA.

The spokesman of the command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, who stated this in a statement, said the incident occurred on Sunday at about 7:55pm.

Aliyu explained that suspected armed bandits attacked two commercial vehicles on the road with the intent of abducting the occupants.

“On Nov. 24, 2024, at about 7:55pm, suspected armed bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, shooting sporadically, attacked two commercial vehicles at Dan’arau village on Magama-Jibia road in Jibia, in an attempt to kidnap the occupants.

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“Upon receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia, led a team of operatives to the scene and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel.

“The team successfully foiled the kidnapping attempt, and rescued the 14 passengers,” he said.

Aliyu, however, said two rescued victims suffered gunshot injuries and were rushed to hospital for medical attention.

“Unfortunately, one of the victims succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment,” Aliyu said. (NAN)