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Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue nine victims in Kaduna
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Crime & Justice

Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue nine victims in Kaduna

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Police in Kaduna State, Nigeria, rescued nine kidnap victims during an operation in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area.
  • Security forces engaged armed bandits and forced them to abandon their captives, though two officers were killed in a subsequent ambush.
  • Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators, and the rescued victims have been reunited with their families.

Kaduna State Police Command announced the successful foiling of a kidnapping attempt and the rescue of nine individuals in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area. The operation, which began with credible intelligence about 15 armed bandits, saw security operatives engage the criminals in a gun duel.

The bandits fled on motorcycles into the bush due to the superior firepower of the security operatives.

— DSP Mansir HassanThe Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) described how the security forces' superior firepower forced the bandits to flee.

Superior firepower from the police, including personnel from the Police Mobile Force and the Kaduna Vigilante Service, forced the bandits to flee into the bush on motorcycles, abandoning their captives. The rescued victims, all young men, were found tied with ropes.

The team launched a hot pursuit, forcing the criminals to abandon their captives and flee.

— DSP Mansir HassanThe PPRO detailed the immediate actions taken by the security team after the initial engagement.

Tragically, the operation sustained a loss as two police officers were killed by suspected bandits in an ambush while returning from the rescue mission. The Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State expressed sympathy to the families of the fallen officers, honoring their sacrifice and dedication.

The victims were found tied with ropes and abandoned by their captors.

— DSP Mansir HassanThe PPRO provided details about the condition of the rescued victims.

Authorities are continuing tactical operations to track down and arrest those responsible for the attack, ensuring they are brought to justice. The rescued victims have been safely reunited with their families.

The command honours their memory and service to the nation.

— CP Rabiu MuhammadThe Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State paid tribute to the two officers who lost their lives.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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