Police arrest hundreds and rescue kidnap victims in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command announced the arrest of 225 suspects involved in various crimes, including kidnapping and banditry. DSP Abubakar Sadiq revealed the details while presenting the command’s operational report. The police, led by Commissioner Ali Fage, also rescued 17 kidnapped victims and recovered several stolen items. Authorities credit their success to increased intelligence-led operations and collaboration with other agencies in the state.
What happened
- DSP Abubakar Sadiq stated that 225 suspects were arrested for crimes such as kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, and arms trafficking in May 2026.
- The police rescued 17 kidnapped victims, who have since been debriefed, examined, and reunited with their families.
- Among those arrested were suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, bandits, informants, drug peddlers, and individuals linked to murder, rape, and other offences.
- Recovered items included laptops, mobile phones, vehicles, motorcycles, rustled animals, drugs, and other exhibits.
- The police command credited their achievements to joint operations, intelligence sharing, and support from the Katsina State Government and Inspector-General Olatunji Disu.
