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From Agaju Madugba, Katsina
The Katsina police command says its men successfully rescued five kidnap victims from terrorists on Monday.
A statement on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, said that the Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters, Faskari Local Government Area, received a distress call regarding a highway attack by suspected bandits at Unguwar Basau, along the Funtua-Gusau road, Faskari.
The statement said, “the suspected bandits attacked two motor vehicles: a Hummer bus (Reg. No. T0510 KN) and a white Mendez truck (Reg. No. LFA 508 YR).
“Upon receipt of the report, APC patrol team promptly responded to the scene, engaging the bandits in a gun battle where the assailants were overpowered due to superior tactics and firepower, as all five kidnap victims, two drivers and three passengers, were successfully rescued.
“Four of the victims sustained injuries and were immediately rushed to Sheme PHC for immediate medical attention and they are responding to treatment.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, commends the operatives for their bravery and swift response as he charges them to sustain efforts in the fight against banditry in the state.
“Investigation is ongoing and further developments will be communicated accordingly.”
