The Kaduna State Police Command has successfully rescued 23 kidnap victims from suspected bandits in the Kajuru Forest, Kajuru Local Government Area of the state.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
A statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, on Sunday, revealed that the rescue operation was based on credible intelligence about the movement of bandits in the area.
The operation was led by the Divisional Police Officer of Kajuru Division and military personnel.
The security operatives advanced into the bush near Doka Village in the Kajuru Local Government Area, where they encountered the bandits who were attempting to relocate their victims to Kajuru Forest.
During the encounter, the security forces inflicted heavy casualties on the bandits, forcing them to retreat and flee into the forest with gunshot wounds.
The 23 kidnapped victims, who had previously been reported missing in Kauru Local Government Area, were rescued and subsequently reunited with their families.
The police spokesman quoted the Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, as praising the bravery and professionalism of the security operatives involved in the operation.
“The command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents, and we will continue to work in line with the ideals, vision, and mission of Governor Uba Sani on security,” he said.
He also assured the public that the command would continue to collaborate with the military and other security agencies to combat crime and maintain peace across the state.
The statement further noted, “On 2nd February 2025, acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of armed bandits in Kajuru area, security operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer of Kajuru Division and military personnel advanced into the bush near Doka Village in Kajuru Local Government Area, where they encountered a gang of armed bandits trying to relocate with their victims to Kajuru Forest.
“During the encounter, security forces inflicted heavy casualties on the bandits, forcing them to retreat and flee into the forest with gun wounds, resulting in the rescue of 23 kidnapped victims, who had earlier been reported kidnapped in Kauru LGA.
“The victims have been safely reunited with their families
“Meanwhile, the area has been placed under heightened surveillance and aggressive patrols to prevent further criminal activities.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
“The Commissioner of Police CP Rabiu Muhammad assures the public that the command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents and will continue to work in line with the ideals, vision, and mission of His Excellency Sen. Uba Sani on the security of the state, collaborating with military and other security agencies to combat crime and maintain peace across the state.”
