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Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have thwarted a kidnap attempt involving four commercial vehicles along Funtua-Katsina road in Zamfara State.
It was gathered that 18 travellers were also rescued during the operation on Saturday.
This was disclosed In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq.
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Sadiq added that the kidnapping attempt occurred on January 3rd, 2025, at about 21:30 hrs, after an information was received at the Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters.
The statement reads: “The vehicles, a maroon Toyota Avensis en route to Yankara village from Batsari; a white DAF motor vehicle; a Pacars Canter motor vehicle; and a green DAF vehicle, all en route to Funtua from Gusau, were transporting 18 passengers when they were attacked by the suspected kidnappers in an attempt to abduct the occupants.
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“Upon receipt of the report, the DPO of Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters swiftly mobilised operatives to the scene, where a gunfight ensued.
“The team successfully repelled the armed bandits’ attack and rescued all 18 victims unharmed.
“Upon receipt of the report, the DPOs of Kafur and Malumfashi Divisional Police Headquarters jointly mobilised and traced the suspected armed bandits to Fanisau village, where they engaged the bandits in a gun battle, successfully recovering all the rustled animals.
“Unfortunately, the DPO of Kafur sustained a gunshot wound during the encounter and was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention. He is currently responding to treatment.”
