Safety Forces Foil Banditry, Kidnap Makes an attempt in Katsina, Yobe, Rescue 11 Victims
Safety Forces Foil Banditry, Kidnap Makes an attempt in Katsina, Yobe, Rescue 11 Victims
Safety forces have recorded recent breakthroughs towards banditry and kidnapping in Katsina State and Yobe State, rescuing 11 kidnapped victims, recovering rustled livestock, and arresting 4 suspected kidnappers in separate operations.
In Katsina, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, alongside joint safety forces, efficiently rescued 10 residents kidnapped by suspected armed bandits in Madakin Hurya village, Kankara Native Authorities Space, and recovered 30 rustled sheep.
Sources stated the bandits stormed the village at about 11:00 p.m. on February 16, 2026, abducting a number of residents and making away with livestock. Troops, in coordination with police and Civil Watch (CWATCH) items, have been swiftly deployed and intercepted the attackers on the outskirts of the group.
A sustained trade of gunfire reportedly ensued, forcing the assailants to flee in direction of Gidan Jaki forest with various levels of gunshot accidents. All 10 kidnapped victims have been rescued unharmed. They embody Nasiru Yau, 50; Salisu Umar, 45; Habiba Ibrahim, 13; and 7 others. The 30 recovered sheep have been subsequently returned to the group.
Normalcy has since been restored in Madakin Hurya, whereas safety operatives have intensified cordon-and-search operations to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
In a associated growth in Yobe State, safety operatives rescued a 35-year-old resident of Nayi Nawa space, Damaturu, who was kidnapped on the identical day at about 10:20 p.m.
The sufferer, Abdul’hamid Garba, was allegedly kidnapped by 4 suspects recognized as Moh’d Usman, 32; Kabiru Ibrahim Umar, 42; Idriss Abdullahi Zakaria, 27; and Matthew Obata, 21, stated to be workers of Transworld Non-public Safety Guard, Kano.
The suspects reportedly employed a Prado jeep from a Kano-based firm for N400,000, hid its registration quantity ABJ 295 NB, and transported the sufferer whereas demanding a ransom of N10 million from his relations.
Appearing on credible intelligence from a very good Samaritan, safety operatives intercepted the suspects at A.U. Kaifayi Filling Station in Potiskum Native Authorities Space alongside the Potiskum–Kano street. The sufferer was rescued unharmed and brought to Yobe State Specialist Hospital for medical examination.
The 4 suspects have been taken into custody, and their statements, together with confessions, have been recorded. Authorities stated investigations are ongoing.
The dual operations underscore renewed efforts by safety companies to stem the tide of banditry and kidnapping throughout components of northern Nigeria.
By TimesNG