Katsina police thwart kidnap attempt, rescue three in late-night operation

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Katsina police thwart kidnap attempt, rescue three in late-night operation

In a swift and coordinated response, police operatives in Katsina State have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued three abducted individuals in Unguwar Dahiru, located in Funtua Local Government Area.

According to police sources available to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on May 22, 2025, around 11:00 p.m., when armed men suspected to be bandits invaded the community and abducted the victims.

Acting swiftly, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Makera Division led a rapid deployment of the Area Patrol Command (APC) team to pursue the kidnappers.

The police team engaged the suspects in a tactical operation, successfully rescuing all three victims.

However, the victims sustained leg injuries during the confrontation and were immediately taken to the General Hospital Funtua, where they are currently receiving treatment and responding well.

Security forces have intensified efforts to track down and arrest the fleeing assailants, as part of broader efforts to curb banditry and restore peace in the region.