Police operatives have successfully rescued 14 passengers from bandits in Dan’arau village, Magama-Jibia, Jibia LGA of Katsina State. Spokesperson of the Katsina Police Command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, who disclosed this in a statement, said the incident occurred on Sunday at about 7:55 pm.
Aliyu explained that armed bandits attacked two commercial vehicles on the road with the intent of abducting the occupants. “On Nov. 24, 2024, at about 7:55 pm, suspected armed bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, shooting sporadically, attacked two commercial vehicles at Dan’arau village on Magama-Jibia road in Jibia, in an attempt to kidnap the occupants.
Aliyu, however, said two rescued victims suffered gunshot injuries and were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention. “Unfortunately, one of the victim succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment,” Aliyu revealed. He said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects as the investigation proceeds.
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