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Katsina Police Command Foils Kidnap Attempt, Rescues Three Victims

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The Katsina Police Command has successfully foiled a suspected kidnapping attempt in Gogalo village, Jibia local government area of the state, rescuing three kidnapped victims in the process.

According to a statement released on Monday in Katsina by ASP Aliyu Abubakar-Sadiq, the spokesman of the command, the incident occurred on November 11 at approximately 10:46 pm.

The police received information about armed bandits, equipped with dangerous weapons, including AK-47 rifles, attacking the village and kidnapping three individuals.

Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Jibia mobilized a search and rescue team to the scene.

The team conducted a thorough search in the surrounding bushes, and by November 12 at about 6 am, they successfully tracked down the suspected kidnappers, engaging them in a gun duel.

All three kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt. The police are currently making efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects as the investigation continues.

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