Katsina Police Engage Kidnappers In Gun Duel, Rescue Kidnap Victims

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Katsina State successfully foiled a kidnap attempt on Sunday in the Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state.

Reports obtained by Naija News on Monday revealed that the gunmen had abducted their victims comprising three married women, a child, and an adult (male) at Sabon Gida village of the local council.

The gunmen suspected of being terrorists were, however, repelled by a team of police operatives deployed to the area.

Confirming the development in a statement made available to newsmen, the state Police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, said yesterday at about 0500 hrs, the command was informed that terrorists armed with dangerous weapons such as the AK-47 rifle, shooting sporadically, attacked the Sabon Gida village, Malumfashi L.G.A, kidnapped five (5) people, and were moving towards Kankara LGA.

“Upon receipt of the report, promptly, the DPO Kankara mobilized his men to the scene, where they engaged the suspected terrorist in a fierce gun duel and successfully rescued all the kidnapped victims unhurt,” Sadiq noted.

The police mouthpiece explained further that efforts are in top gear with a view to arresting the fleeing suspects as an investigation is going on.