Police neutralize 11 suspected bandits, rescue 85 kidnap victims in Katsina

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Police neutralize 11 suspected bandits, rescue 85 kidnap victims in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command neutralised 11 suspected bandits and rescued 85 kidnap victims in January 2025.

Police Public Relations Officer DSP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this to newsmen while reviewing the achievements of the Command.

Aliyu said that the police also recovered 213 suspected rustled animals during the period under review.

The police image maker said the Command apprehended 45 suspects in connection with 52 reported major crimes.

According to him, those arrested include four suspected kidnappers, six culpable homicide suspects, seven suspected armed robbers and three suspected informants to bandits.

He further stated that the other 32 suspects were apprehended in connection with other offenses.

The PPRO said the crimes they allegedly committed include armed robbery, culpable homicide, kidnapping, and rape, among others.

He revealed that items recovered include four rounds of AK 47 live ammunition, three motorcycles, five vandalized street solar lights, two machetes and two sharp knives.

Aliyu added that other items include one digger and some quantity of vandalised armored cables.

“Our achievements in the month are a testament to our tireless efforts in ensuring a safer Katsina state.

“I want to commend our officers and men for their hard work and dedication to duty.

“I would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Katsina state government, members of the press for their objective reporting,” he said