Police rescue kidnap victims in Katsina

About a month ago, 26-year-old Mubarak Haruna was abducted in the state's Jibia Local Government Area, but he was freed by Katsina State Police Command operations. 

The victim was abducted by thugs at Kwarare village while driving a commercial truck along the Katsina to Magamar Jibia route. 

The victim was from Tudun Yanlihidda quarters in Katsina city, according to information obtained by The PUNCH. ASP Abubakar Sadiq, the state police public relations officer, made this announcement in Katsina on Thursday.

Sadiq said, “The command under the able leadership of CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa psc+, in a sustained effort against the menace of kidnapping and banditry, successfully rescued a kidnapped victim.

“On 24th October 2024, at about 0630hrs, operatives stationed at Kukar Babangida village, Jibia LGA, successfully rescued a kidnapped victim while on routine patrol at the outskirts of the village.”

According to the authorities, the rescued victim was brought to a hospital and is currently undergoing treatment.

The statement further said, “The rescued victim, one Mubarak Haruna, m., age 26 of Tudun Yanlihidda quarters, Katsina metropolis, was kidnapped by some suspected kidnappers about a month ago at Kwarare village while travelling in a commercial motor vehicle along the Katsina to Magamar Jibia road.

“Efforts are being intensified to ensure the arrest of the suspects as the investigation proceeds.”