Katsina State Police Command has repelled a kidnapping attempt and rescued five victims in Faskari Local Government Area.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesman, DSP Sadiq Aliyu and made available to newsmen.
The statement said following a distress call at about 9:37 p.m. reporting an armed bandit attack on a Hummer bus, T0510 KN and a white Mendez truck, LFA 508 YR) at Unguwar Basau along the Funtua-Gusau road, troops responded decisively.
A patrol team engaged the criminals in an operation fire for fire which led to overpowering them with superior firepower.
All five kidnapped victims, two drivers and three passengers were rescued safely, though four sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Sheme Primary Health Centre.
The State Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu said that investigations are ongoing, with updates to follow.
