The Katsina Police command said it had repelled an attack by bandits on Gidan Duka village, in Kankara Local Government Area (LGA) of
the state.
It stated that in the process during it rescued 11 kidnap victims in Safana.
SP Gambo Isah, the command’s spokesperson disclosed this in a press
statement issued on Sunday, in Katsina.
According to him 38 cows and 11 sheep were also recovered.
“Today, November 14, 2021 bandits in their numbers, armed with AK-47 rifles attacked Gidan Duka village, Kankara LGA of Katsina state, and rustled an unspecified number of domestic animals.
“The DPO Kankara and his team swiftly responded to the distress call and chased after the hoodlums.
“The team met the bandits at Danmarabu village and engaged them in a firefight. The bandits escaped into
the forest, abandoning all the rustled animals.
“The team also recovered an operational motorcycle belonging to the bandits; while investigation is ongoing.” Isah said.
He stated that based on credible intelligence, the Command succeeded in rescuing 11 kidnapped victims from Sabon Garin Safana.
He explained that “the victims were rescued from
bandits’ hideout, on the outskirts of Tsaskiya village, in Safana LGA of the state.
“It may be recalled that bandits attacked Sabon Garin Safana village on Nov. 12, 2021 and kidnapped 11 of the villagers.
“The victims were taken to Dutsinma General Hospital for medical examination treatment and have already been reunited with their respective families,” Isah added.
The Police spokesperson said that efforts were in top gear with a view to arresting the perpetrators of the crime, while investigation was ongoing. (NAN)
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