21 kidnap victims rescued in Katsina, four suspects arrested
The Katsina State Government has confirmed the rescue of 21 kidnapped victims and the arrest of four suspects after a joint security operation in Dargaza Hills. The operation involved the Department of State Services, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, and the Community Watch Corps. Nasir Mua’zu, the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, said the victims included women, men, and babies from different locations. The government praised the professionalism of the security agencies and reaffirmed Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s commitment to ending banditry in the state.
What happened
- Security forces rescued 21 kidnapped victims and arrested four suspects in Dargaza Hills, Danmusa Local Government Area.
- The victims included 16 women, two men, and three babies, taken from Gidan Sarkin Bayero Village in Musawa LGA and other locations.
- The operation targeted the enclave of notorious bandit leader Kamilu Chiroma (also known as Buzaru).
- The government stated that the rescued victims included both Christians and Muslims, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of banditry.
- Authorities assured that the arrested suspects are under investigation and will face the full weight of the law.
