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Kidnap attempt foiled in Katsina, 14 victims rescued – Police

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Police in Katsina State have rescued 14 passengers from an attempted abduction by bandits in Dan’arau village, located in the Magama-Jibia area of Jibia Local Government.

The Katsina State Police spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed the incident in a statement, noting that it occurred on Sunday around 7:55 pm.

Aliyu reported that armed bandits targeted two commercial vehicles on the road, aiming to kidnap the passengers.

“On November 24, 2024, at approximately 7:55 pm, armed bandits attacked two commercial vehicles at Dan’arau village on the Magama-Jibia road, firing sporadically in an attempt to abduct the occupants,” he said.

Upon receiving a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Jibia led a team of officers to the scene.

The operatives engaged the bandits in a gun battle, successfully thwarting the kidnapping and securing the release of all 14 passengers.

Aliyu added that two of the rescued individuals sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to a hospital for treatment. Tragically, one of them later died while receiving care.

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