The Katsina State Police Command says that its officers rescued 319 abducted victims from kidnappers and bandits in 2024.
Aliyu Musa, the State Police Commissioner, announced this at the Police personnel Mess during the first-ever end-of-year ceremony geared to bestow prizes and celebrate departing and retiring personnel of the command.
Musa said that the rescued victims had been reunited with their relatives and loved ones.
He further stated that the Command was successful in neutralising 40 bandits, recovering 2081 stolen animals, and returning them to their rightful owners, so improving the local economy.
According to him,
“We have rescued over 319 victims from the clutches of kidnappers and bandits, reuniting them with their families and loved ones.
“We have neutralized 40 bandits, disrupting their operations and making our communities safer.
“We have recovered 2,081 rustled animals, returning them to their rightful owners and boosting the local economy.
“We have arrested 199 suspected armed robbers, taking them off the streets and making our communities more secure.
“We have also charged 23 major drug dealers to court, disrupting the supply of illicit substances and promoting a safer, healthier society.
“We’ve successfully arrested and prosecuted 32 suspected vandals, ensuring that those who seek to destroy our community’s property are brought to justice.
“Our diligent work has also led to the arrest of 89 suspected motorvehicle thieves and the recovery of over 27 motor vehicles and motorcyles, making our roads safer for everyone.
“Furthermore, we’ve apprehended 573 suspects for various offences, including criminal force, intimidation, and breach of trust, demonstrating our commitment to tackling all forms of crime.
“In addition to our crime-fighting efforts, we have also succeeded in upgrading some of our command’s structures and facilities, such as our police clinic, divisional headquarters, the command’s entrance gate, among others, ensuring that they are modern, efficient, and adequately equipped with all necessary equipment.
“These improvements have significantly enhanced our operational efficiency, enabling us to respond more effectively to emergencies and better serve our host communities.
“Furthermore, our community policing initiatives have yielded remarkable results, fostering stronger relationships between the command and the public we serve.
“Through these initiatives, we have achieved significant infrastructural upgrades, including the renovation of our existing facilities. These upgrades have not only improved our operational capabilities but also enhanced the overall safety and security of our communities.”
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