Police officers in collaboration with Katsina Community Watch Corps vigilantes foiled a kidnap attempt and neutralised three suspected bandits along Dutsinma-Kankara highway, Katsina State.
Nigeriacrime.com gathered that the incident occurred on December 10th, 2023, at around 4:30 AM.
The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Abubakr Sadiq Aliyu, said: “The police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men wielding AK-47 rifles had blocked the Dutsinma-Kankara highway to kidnap unsuspecting travellers.
“Responding swiftly to the information, the Area Commander of Dutsinma mobilised a joint team of police officers and members of the vigilante group. Upon reaching the scene, the suspects opened fire on the security personnel. In the ensuing gun battle, three of the armed men were neutralised, while a vigilante member, Masa’udu Sani, sustained a gunshot wound to his right hand. The injured officer is currently receiving treatment, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining members of the gang,” ASP Sadiq said.
The Commissioner of Police for Katsina State, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, commended the officers for their professionalism, bravery, and effective synergy. He urged them to sustain the momentum. He also called upon the citizens of the state to continue providing timely information about criminal activities. The Commissioner also appealed to the public to report any individuals seen with suspicious injuries, as some of the bandits may have escaped the scene with gunshot wounds.