The Katsina State Police Command reported that it successfully disrupted a kidnapping attempt along the Dutsinma-Kankara route, resulting in the killing of three suspects.
The operation took place on December 10, 2023, at around 4:30 p.m., in response to credible information about armed robbers and kidnappers wielding dangerous weapons attempting to block the highway.
Upon receiving the report, the Area Commander Dutsinma mobilized a joint team of police operatives and vigilante members to respond to the scene. The suspects opened fire on the operatives, prompting a valiant response from the officers.
As a result, three members of the gang were neutralized, while one vigilante member sustained a gunshot wound on his right hand.
The injured vigilante member, Masa’udu Sani, is currently receiving treatment, and efforts are underway to apprehend other fleeing suspects as the investigation progresses.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, commended the professionalism, collaboration, and bravery of the operatives and instructed them to maintain the momentum.
