POLICE FOIL BANDITS ATTACK IN MALUMFASHI LGA OF KATSINA, RESCUE 45-YEAR OLD KIDNAPPED VICTIM

The Katsina State police command has foiled an attack by bandits at Layin Minister, in Malumfashi Local Government Area, rescuing a 45-year old kidnapped victim.

Intelligence gathered that on July 17, around 11pm, heavily armed bandits on motorcycles blocked a feeder road at Layin Minister, Malumfashi LGA, and abducted a 45-year old resident from Tafkin Jege village.

Security operatives however foiled the attack and intercepted the criminals at  Unguwar Nakome, Yargoje village, Kankara. A gun duel ensued and the kidnapped victim was rescued during the encounter.

One AK-47 rifle was also recovered from the bandits.

Similarly, security operatives engaged bandits in a gun battle at Majifa in Kankara, and recovered 36 rustled cows.

Credit: Eons Intelligence