By Katsina Times | 
18 June 2025 

The Katsina State Police Command has successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt in Mazare village, Sabuwa Local Government Area, rescuing four victims, including three women and a baby girl.

According to a press release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at about 12:21 a.m. when suspected armed bandits launched an attack on the community.

During the attack, two male residents—Sa’idu Isa (37) and Sa’idu Wa’alam (61)—were shot and injured by the assailants, who went on to abduct the four victims.

Responding swiftly to a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Sabuwa mobilised a team of operatives to the scene. A gun duel ensued, forcing the kidnappers to abandon their captives and flee due to the superior firepower of the police.

The rescued victims were found unharmed, while the two injured individuals were immediately taken to a nearby hospital and are currently receiving treatment.

The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State, CP Bello Shehu, psc, fdc, MNIM, commended the gallantry of the officers involved and reiterated the Command's commitment to safeguarding lives and property in the state. He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and to promptly report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects have been intensified.

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