4 Bandits Killed as Police, in Katsina, Rescue 105 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 144 Suspects

The Katsina State Police Command recorded a huge success in the war against bandits, in February, this year, as operatives from the command neutralised four suspected bandits, arrested 144 suspects, and rescued 105 abducted victims during various operations.

This was disclosed in a press statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Aliyu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, who also confirmed that the breakthrough was recorded from 228 major crimes reported during the period under review.

Among the major crimes listed by Aliyu are: culpable homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, and rape, among others, while 13 suspected rustled animals were recovered.

“Within the period under review,” Aliyu continued, “a total number of 144 suspects were arrested in connection with 228 reported major crimes, including armed robbery, culpable homicide, kidnapping, and rape, among others.

“Sixteen culpable homicide suspects, seven armed robbery suspects, one suspected informant to bandits, 49 suspected rapist and 47 suspects in connection with offences not mentioned above were arrested.

“Additionally, the command has succeeded in neutralizing four suspected armed bandits, rescuing 105 kidnapped victims, and recovering 13 suspected rustle animals.

“Also, four locally made guns, 13 Pump action Cartridges, five motorcycles, were recovered within the period under review as exhibits.

“I want to commend our officers and men for their hard work and dedication to duty. Our achievements this month are a testament to their tireless efforts in ensuring a safer Katsina state.

“We will continue to work closely with the community and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that our crime-fighting efforts are effective and sustainable.”