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Security forced foil kidnapping attempt in katsina, rescue two victims
Security forced foil kidnapping attempt in katsina, rescue two victims
By: Zagazola Makama
The Katsina State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued two victims during a late-night operation in Dandume Local Government Area.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on May 5, 2025, at about 11:15 p.m. when armed men suspected to be bandits attacked Sabuwar Angwa near Hawan Idi village, on the outskirts of Dandume town.
Upon receiving the distress call, a joint patrol teams were dispatched to the scene, where they engaged the assailants in a gun duel and overpowered them.
As a result, two kidnapped persons were successfully rescued, while one victim, Salisu Sani, sustained a gunshot wound to his right hand.
He was promptly taken to the General Hospital in Dandume for treatment.
Security forced foil kidnapping attempt in katsina, rescue two victims