The Katsina State Police Command has successfully thwarted a kidnapping operation and rescued four individuals, including a baby, on Tuesday.
This development was revealed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, and made available to journalists on Wednesday in Katsina.
Sadiq stated that the operation was part of continued efforts under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, to combat kidnapping and banditry in the state. He explained that the police intercepted the attempted abduction in Mazare village, located in Sabuwa Local Government Area, and rescued three women and an infant. He also mentioned that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The statement read, “On June 18th, 2025, at about 0021 hrs, a report of a suspected attack and kidnapping attempt on Mazare village by a group of suspected bandits was received at the Sabuwa Division stating that the assailants shot and injured two persons, namely: Sa’idu Isa, m, age 37, and (2) Sa’idu Wa’alam, m, age 61, all of the same address, and kidnapped three females and a baby.”
It continued, “Upon receipt of the report, quickly, the DPO mobilised and led a team of police operatives to the scene, where a gun battle ensued, leading to the successful rescue of all four kidnapped victims unharmed as the assailants fled the scene due to superior firepower. The injured victims were immediately rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention, where they are receiving and responding to treatment.”
The police also confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that the pursuit of the criminals is active.
“Efforts are being intensified to ensure the arrest of suspects as the investigation proceeds.”
Commending the swift response of his team, CP Bello Shehu encouraged residents to support police efforts by reporting any suspicious activities.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, psc, fdc, MNIM, while commending the efforts of the operative, urged the public to continue supporting the efforts of the command by timely reportage of incidents or suspicious criminal activities for prompt and decisive action,” he said.
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