Police In Katsina Rescue Kidnapped FUDMA students, One Other
Police operatives in Katsina State have rescued two kidnapped students of the Federal University Dutsinma, FUDMA, Katsina, and one other person who were kidnapped by terrorists in Dutsinma Local Government Area of the State.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed this during a Press briefingat the Command Headquarters in Katsina.
The PPRO said the victims were rescued during an intensive search operation by security personnel in the area.
ASP Abubakar said, “On August 4, 2023, the Command succeeded in rescuing the three victims, Ibrahim Abdulwaheed, m, Abdulrahman Abdulwasiu, m, both students of Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina, and one Malam Dauda Magini, m, age 55 years old of Bayan Radio Quarters, Dutsinma LGA, Katsina State.
“The fact of the case is that on August 3, 2023, at about 0209hrs, terrorist-bandits in their numbers, wielding dangerous weapons, invaded Bayan Radio quarters, situated at the fringes of Dutsinma LGA, and kidnapped the aforementioned victims.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, promptly mobilised and deployed the Area Commander Dutsinma, DPO Dutsinma, and the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit led by CSP Andrew Alphouse, to the scene for a search and rescue mission led by the Area Commander to locate and safely rescue the kidnapped victims.
“In an extraordinary demonstration of teamwork, professionalism, and unwavering dedication, the rescue team combed through the bush, successfully located the kidnapped victims, and rescued them unhurt during the meticulously executed operation. The victims were immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
“The CP commended the rescue team for their display of uncommon bravery and gallantry”, he said.
He further assured of the Command’s remains commitment towards ensuring the safety and security of lives and property of the citizens.
CP Musa called on the people to continue to support the command and other security agencies in the State with credible and timely information on criminal activities for prompt and decisive action, adding that the Command has commenced Investigation into the incident.
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