The Katsina State Police Command has neutralised three suspected notorious bandits and rescued several women who were abducted by armed hoodlums.
A statement by the spokesperson for the command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, said the incident occurred on Friday evening at about 7:23 PM, at Duya village, in Sabuwa council area.
“The Katsina Police Command, under the leadership of CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, has succeeded in thwarting a kidnapping attempt, rescuing all kidnapped victims, and neutralising three suspected notorious bandits.
“On June 7, 2024, at about 1923 hrs, information was received at the Sabuwa Divisional Police Headquarters that armed bandits in their numbers, wielding dangerous weapons, attacked Duya village, Maibakko ward, Sabuwa LGA, and kidnapped a number of women.
“Upon receipt of the report, promptly, the DPO Sabuwa Divisional Headquarters, CSP Aliyu Mustapha, in collaboration with members of the vigilante, mobilised a team of operatives to the scene.
“Upon noticing the presence of the team, the bandits opened fire on the team, which the team responded to gallantly and successfully thwarted the kidnapping attempt and rescued all the kidnapped victims.
“In the course of scanning the scene, the bodies of three neutralised suspected bandits were recovered from the scene.
“The CP, while commending the operatives for their exceptional display of bravery and gallantry, reiterated the command’s commitment towards ensuring the safety and security of the good people of the state.”
