Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu
Police rescue 73 kidnap victims, arrest 175 suspects in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has announced the rescue of 73 kidnap victims and the arrest of over 175 suspects for various offences during security operations in May 2025.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed this during a press briefing on the achievements recorded by the police in the month under review.
According to DSP Sadiq, those arrested include 15 suspects for armed robbery, 20 in connection with murder or culpable homicide, and one suspect linked to a kidnapping case. Additionally, one person was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm, while 30 suspects were apprehended in connection with rape cases. Another 108 individuals were arrested for other offences.
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Recovered exhibits included:
A locally fabricated AK-49 rifle
A locally made revolver pistol
506 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition
Seven suspected stolen motorcycles
174 suspected rustled animals
DSP Sadiq attributed the Command’s success to the support of the Katsina State Government and the cooperation of the public.
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