The Katsina State Police Command stated it has efficiently rescued 14 kidnapped passengers from bandits in Dan’arau village, in MagamaJibia, Jibia Native Authorities Space of the state.
The spokesperson of the command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, who acknowledged this in a press release, stated that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 7:55 p.m.
Aliyu defined that suspected armed bandits attacked two business automobiles on the highway with the intent of abducting the occupants.
“On Nov. 24, 2024, at about 7:55 p.m., suspected armed bandits, armed with harmful weapons, capturing recklessly, attacked two business automobiles at Dan’arau village on Magama-Jibia highway in Jibia, in an try to kidnap the occupants.
“Upon receipt of the data, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia, led a workforce of operatives to the scene and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel.
“The workforce efficiently foiled the kidnap try and rescued the 14 passengers,” he stated. Aliyu, nevertheless, stated two rescued victims suffered gunshot accidents and have been rushed to the hospital for rapid medical consideration.
“Sadly, one of many sufferer succumbed to his accidents whereas receiving remedy,” Aliyu revealed. He stated that efforts have been ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects as investigation proceeds.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, whereas commending the officers’ distinctive show of gallantry and dedication to obligation, charged them to maintain the tempo.
He additional urged the general public with helpful info on suspected criminals actions to proceed to report back to the closest police station promptly
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