Katsina govt rescues 21 kidnap victims in joint operation, arrests four suspects
The Katsina State Government has announced the rescue of 21 kidnap victims during a joint security operation at Dargaza Hills in Danmusa Local Government Area of the state. In a
The Katsina State Government has announced the rescue of 21 kidnap victims during a joint security operation at Dargaza Hills in Danmusa Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mua’zu, the government said the intelligence-led operation was spearheaded by the Department of State Services in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Community Watch Corps. Four suspects were arrested and are currently undergoing investigation.
According to the statement, the rescued victims comprised 16 women, two men, and three babies abducted from Gidan Sarkin Bayero Village in Musawa Local Government Area and other locations.
The commissioner noted that 20 of the victims are Christians, while two are Muslims, describing the development as evidence of the indiscriminate nature of banditry and the government’s resolve to protect citizens irrespective of religious affiliation.
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He added that the operation specifically targeted the enclave of a notorious bandit leader, Kamilu Chiroma, also known as Buzaru, in the Dargaza Hills area.
Mua’zu said the successful rescue underscored the effectiveness of intelligence-driven operations and inter-agency collaboration. He assured residents that the suspects would be prosecuted upon the conclusion of investigations.
The government reiterated Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Katsina State.
It also commended the DSS, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Community Watch Corps for their professionalism and courage displayed during the operation.
