- Police operatives in Katsina foiled a kidnap attempt in Mazare village, rescuing three women and a baby girl unhurt.
- Two male residents were shot and injured during the attack and are currently receiving treatment at the hospital.
- The assailants fled during a gun duel with police, while efforts are ongoing to track and arrest the suspects.
The Katsina State Police Command has thwarted a kidnap attempt and rescued four victims—including three women and a baby girl—during an operation on Tuesday in Mazare village, Sabuwa Local Government Area.
This was revealed in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, and made available to reporters on Wednesday in Katsina.
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According to DSP Sadiq, the successful operation marked another milestone in the fight against kidnapping and banditry under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu.
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The statement read, “On June 18th, 2025, at about 0021 hrs, a report of a suspected attack and kidnapping attempt on Mazare village by a group of suspected bandits was received at the Sabuwa Division stating that the assailants shot and injured two persons, namely: Sa’idu Isa, m, age 37, and (2) Sa’idu Wa’alam, m, age 61, all of the same address, and kidnapped three females and a baby.
“Upon receipt of the report, quickly, the DPO mobilised and led a team of police operatives to the scene, where a gun battle ensued, leading to the successful rescue of all four kidnapped victims unharmed as the assailants fled the scene due to superior firepower. The injured victims were immediately rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention, where they are receiving and responding to treatment.
“Efforts are being intensified to ensure the arrest of suspects as the investigation proceeds.”
Commending the swift response of the operatives, CP Bello Shehu urged residents to continue cooperating with security agencies by reporting incidents or suspicious activities promptly to enable quick and effective intervention.
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