Police Foil Bandit Attack, Rescue 30 Kidnapped Victims in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has achieved a significant breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping and banditry, rescuing 30 kidnap victims and recovering 94 rustled animals in Faskari Local Government Area.
According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the operation occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, March 12, 2025, after police received a distress call around 1 a.m. reporting an attack on Unguwar Sarkin Fulani Dutsen Dadi, a village near Tafoki in Faskari LGA.
Aliyu explained that the bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, stormed the village, abducting 30 residents and rustling two cows along with 92 sheep and goats.
In a prompt response, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Faskari mobilized an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol team to the scene. The police team engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing the assailants to flee with gunshot wounds. As a result, the 30 kidnapped victims were rescued unharmed, and the rustled animals were successfully recovered.
Katsina State Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, commended the officers for their bravery and professionalism during the operation. He reassured the public of the Command’s commitment to combating crime and restoring peace in the state.
The CP also stated that efforts were underway to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects and urged residents to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely and accurate information.
