The Katsina Police Command says it foiled a suspected kidnap attempt at Gogalo village, in Jibia local government area and rescued three kidnapped victims.
This is contained in a statement on Monday in Katsina by Aliyu Abubakar-Sadiq, the command’s spokesman.
“On Nov. 11, at about 10:46 pm, information was received at the Jibia divisional police station that armed bandits wielding dangerous weapons such as the AK-47 rifle, shooting sporadically, attacked the village and kidnapped three persons.
“Upon receiving this report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Jibia, promptly mobilised a search and rescue team to the scene.
“The team continued to comb the surrounding bushes until Nov. 12, at about 6 am, the team succeeded in tracking down the suspected kidnappers, engaging them in a gun duel.
“All the kidnapped victims were successfully rescued unhurt. Efforts are on with a view to arresting the fleeing suspects as the investigation proceeds,” Abubakar-Sadiq said.
