The Katsina State Police Command successfully prevented a kidnapping incident, saving seven individuals from armed bandits along Magama-Katsina Road.
On Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer for Katsina, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, announced that an incident took place on Friday Night at 11:15 pm when a group of armed bandits blocked Kukar Babangida Bridge on Magama-Katsina Road.
ASP Sadiq reported that the armed bandits stopped a J5 vehicle, abducted seven passengers, set the vehicle on fire, and then fled the scene.
Responding promptly, a joint team of police, local vigilantes, and the Katsina State Community Watch Corps engaged in a fierce gun battle with the criminals and successfully rescued the hostages.
One of the rescued individuals sustained gunshot wounds and is currently receiving medical treatment.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, praised the bravery of the officers and reiterated the commitment of the command to safeguarding lives and property.
He encouraged residents to continue assisting the police and other security agencies by providing timely information to help combat crime effectively in the state.
