The Kano state Police Command says its operations have thwarted a kidnap attempt and rescued 11 victims.
The state Command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Aliyu disclosed this on Monday, saying the rescue team was a joint security team comprising police operatives, the military, DSS, a team of Operation Sharan Daji operatives, members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), and vigilantes who were on a routine patrol.
According to him, the team, at about 10:30 PM on Sunday June 8, 2025, encountered a group of armed bandits attempting to escape with their victims kidnapped from various locations within the state.
A gun battle ensued, forcing the bandits to flee due to the security team’s superior tactics and firepower and leading to the rescue of the 12 victims which comprised of 9 females and two males.
The spokesperson said investigation is ongoing with a view to arresting the fleeing suspects and preventing further occurrences.
The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu has commended the operatives for their uncommon act of bravery and reaffirmed the command’s commitment, in collaboration with sister security agencies, to fighting the menace of kidnapping in the state.
He further urged the public to continue supporting the efforts of the command as well as other security agencies by reporting suspicious activities timely to the nearest police station or via the command’s emergency numbers, which will greatly enhance the effectiveness of security operations in the state.
