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From Sola Ojo, Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command on Tuesday said its men foiled bandits’ kidnap attempt at Tumburku – Galadimawa in Giiwa local government area of Kaduna State. No arrest was made.
The Spokesman for the Command, ASP Mansir Hassan in a statement said the operation led to the recovery of one AK 47 riffle, three AK 47 magazines, five rounds of 7.62 x 39mm live ammunition, a Techno mobile phone, and two Bajaj motorcycles.
According to Mansir, the incident happened at about 7:30 a.m. on February 15, 2024, when the bandits in large numbers blocked the Tumburku – Galadimawa road, shooting indiscriminately in an attempt to kidnap motorists.
“The daunting situation drew the attention of the operatives of the Nigeria Police which responded to the distress call that resulted in a fierce gun duel with the bandits who succumbed to the operatives’ superior tactics and retreated into the nearby bush with many having bullet wounds.
“Subsequently, the Police officers combed and recovered from the scene of the crossfire an AK47 rifle, three AK47 magazines, five rounds of 7.62 x 39mm live ammunition, a Techno mobile phone, and two Bajaj motorcycles.
“Order has since been restored in the said area as patrol is being intensified. Members of the public in that axis are equally advised to be on the lookout for any suspicious character nursing gunshot injury and report same to the nearest Police outfit”, he said.
He added that the Commissioner of Police in the State A.D. Ali has since commended the bravery of the operatives and tasked them to raise the stakes in the fight against banditry in the State.
The senior cop however asked the public to always provide the Police with useful information to make the highways safe.
