The Katsina State Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued five victims in Faskari Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed this while addressing journalists on Tuesday in Katsina.

According to him, “On May 19, 2025, at about 21:37 hours, a distress call was received at Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters regarding an attempted kidnapping by some suspected armed bandits at Unguwar Basau along the Funtua-Gusau Road, Faskari LGA, Katsina State.

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“The suspected armed bandits attacked two motor vehicles: a Hummer bus (Reg. No. T0510 KN) and a white Mendez truck (Reg. No. LFA 508 YR).

“Upon receipt of the report, APC patrol team promptly responded to the scene, engaging the bandits in a gun battle where the assailants were overpowered due to superior tactics and firepower, as all five kidnapped victims, including two drivers and three passengers, were successfully rescued.

“Four victims sustained injuries and were immediately rushed to Sheme PHC for immediate medical attention, and they are responding to treatment.

“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu commends the operatives for their bravery and swift response as he charges them to sustain efforts in the fight against banditry in the state.

“Investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated accordingly,” he added.

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