A survivor of kidnapping for ransom has supposedly succumbed to his injuries while receiving clinical treatment following gunshot wounds by armed bandits in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The deceased was among two protected casualties who had endured gunshot wounds and were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention by the police in the state.
The incident happened yesterday, at about 1955 hrs, after a few suspected bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, shooting sporadically, went after two business vehicles at Dan’arau village along Magama Jibia road in Jibia LGA, Katsina State, in an attempt to kidnap the occupants.
Accordingly, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the Jibia, led a team of operatives to the scene, and engaged the punks in a fierce gun duel.
ASP Abubakar Sadiq, who represented the Kastina State Police Command in a proclamation , said, the DPO-led team, effectively thwarted the kidnapping attempt, and saved 14 victims.
With efforts ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects, the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Aliyu Musa, encouraged members of the public with valuable data on suspected criminal activities to immediately report to the nearest police station.
He further, complimented the officers’ remarkable showcase of gallantry and dedication to duty, charging them to sustain the tempo.
“On November 24th, 2024, at about 1955 hrs, suspected armed bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, shooting sporadically, attacked two (2) commercial vehicles at Dan’arau village along Magama Jibia road in Jibia LGA, Katsina State, in an attempt to kidnap the occupants.
“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jibia led a team of operatives to the scene, engaging the scoundrels in a fierce gun duel, effectively thwarted the kidnapping attempt, and saved fourteen (14) victims.
“Two rescued victims endured gunshot injuries and were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention. Tragically, one victim capitulated to his injuries while receiving treatment.”
He made known that efforts are progressing to apprehend the fleeing suspects as the investigation proceeds.
“The CP, while lauding the officers’ remarkable showcase of gallantry and commitment to obligation, charged officers to sustain the tempo. He further asked members of the public with useful information on suspected criminal activities to report to the nearest police station promptly”.
