The Katsina State police command has successfully rescued seven victims who were abducted from a highway in Kankara Local Government Area. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the incident occurred on September 21. The police received a distress call reporting that a syndicate of suspected armed bandits had blocked a point from the Kankara to Dutsima road and intercepted a Volkswagen Golf 3 motor vehicle.
The vehicle was conveying six passengers to Dutsima when it was intercepted by the bandits. Upon receipt of the report, the DPO Kankara Division led operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) to the scene. The team tactically traced and intercepted the bandits and engaged them in a fierce gun duel, compelling the bandits to flee the scene. The police operation resulted in the successful rescue of all seven occupants of the vehicle, including the driver.
The victims were immediately taken to the nearest hospital for medical evaluation and were subsequently certified stable and discharged. The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families. The police have sustained efforts to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspects. The incident highlights the continued efforts of the Nigerian police to combat crime and ensure the safety of citizens.
The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Ali Umar Fage, commended the gallantry and prompt response of the operatives. He assured members of the public of the command's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. The police are urging the public to continue to support them with timely and credible information for prompt and decisive action against all forms of crime and criminality.
The Katsina State police command's success in rescuing the abducted victims is a significant achievement in the fight against terrorism and banditry in the region. The police have been working tirelessly to ensure the safety of citizens and prevent such incidents from occurring. The public has been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
The incident occurred on September 21, and the rescue operation was carried out on September 25, 2026. The police have not disclosed the identities of the rescued victims or the suspected bandits. The Katsina State police command has been working to strengthen its security measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The police command's efforts to combat crime and ensure the safety of citizens have been ongoing. The rescue of the seven abducted victims is a testament to the commitment of the Nigerian police to protecting the lives and property of citizens. The police will continue to work to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
Key points
- The Katsina State police command rescued 7 victims abducted by terrorists from a highway in Kankara Local Government Area on September 25, 2026.
- The police received a distress call on September 21, 2026, and launched a rescue operation that resulted in the successful rescue of all 7 victims.
- The rescued victims have been reunited with their families, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.
