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Police operatives in Katsina have successfully thwarted two kidnapping attempts in Jibia and Faskari Local Government Areas , rescuing 20 hostages in a series of intense operations.
Part of the statement read: 'The first incident occurred on December 7th, 2024, at about 1900 hrs, at Kwanar Makera along the Katsina–Magamar Jibia road, Jibia LGA, where a group of armed bandits, armed with dangerous weapons such as AK-47 rifles, opened fire on a moving vehicle attempting to abduct the occupants.
'In a similar incident, on the same date at about 2030 hrs, at Marabar Bangori, along the Funtua–Gusau road, Faskari LGA, suspected armed bandits laid ambush on a motor vehicle conveying passengers. 'Due to superior firepower, the bandits abandon their heinous plan as they flee the scene, and all the passengers were successfully rescued.
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