The Katsina State police Command has foiled a kidnap and rescued a victim in Faskari Local Government Area of the state. .
The command operatives also recovered one locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, and one motorcycle in the operation.
The Command’s spokesman, DSP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the development in a statement made public on Monday.
He gave details ” On May 2nd, 2025, some suspected armed bandits attacked one Abu Iro, a 23-year-old male of Faskari LGA, inflicting a deep machete cut injury on his head in an attempt to kidnap him.
” Upon receipt of the report, swiftly, a joint team of police personnel and the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), led by the DPO Faskari, responded to the scene, thwarting the kidnap attempt and successfully rescuing the victim.
“During the operation, the security team successfully recovered one locally made AK 47 rifle and a red Boxer motorcycle. Unfortunately, a member of the KSCWC sustained a gunshot injury to his right leg. He was rushed to the hospital, where he is responding to treatment.
“Investigation is ongoing with a view to arresting the suspects. Further developments will be communicated in due course as the investigation proceeds.”