Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command on Wednesday foiled kidnap by bandits in Faskari Local Government Area of the state .
The operatives rescued all kidnap victims and recovered 94 suspected rustled animals in the operation.
The Spokesman for the command, DSP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the development.
He explained that information was received early Wednesday morning, about 1 a.m that some bandits had attacked Unguwar Sarkin Fulani Dutsen Dadi via Tafoki village, Faskari LGA, where they kidnapped residents and rustled two (2) cows, ninety-two (92) sheep, and goats in the process.
The spokesman further revealed that the command operatives mobilised to tackle the bandits leading to a fierce gun battle.
He said “Today, March 12th, 2025, at about 0100 hrs, information was received at the Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters that some suspected armed bandits in their numbers, armed with dangerous weapons, attacked Unguwar Sarkin Fulani Dutsen Dadi via Tafoki village, Faskari LGA, kidnapping residents while rustling two (2) cows, ninety-two (92) sheep, and goats in the process.
“Upon receipt of the report, responding promptly, the DPO Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters quickly mobilised an APC patrol team to the scene.
“The team tactically ambushed the suspected kidnappers, engaged them in a fierce gun duel, forcing them to flee the scene with various degrees of injuries, and successfully rescued all the kidnapped victims unhurt and recovered all the rustled animals.”
The Command spokesman added that efforts were being intensified to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspects while investigation continues.
He further revealed that the state Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Musa, while commending the officers for the high level of professionalism and bravery during the daring rescue operation, urged the good people of the state to continue to cooperate with the command by providing timely and accurate information for prompt and decisive action against criminal elements in the state.