We’ve arrested 144 suspects, rescued 105 kidnap victims – Katsina Police

The Katsina Police Command says it has  arrested  144 suspects of various crimes and helped to free 105 kidnap victims.

The Police Command  through its spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq revealed this while addressing journalists at the command headquarters in Katsina.

He said, “Within the period under review, a total number of 144 suspects were arrested in connection with 128 reported major crimes, including armed robbery, culpable homicide, kidnapping, and rape, among others.

”The suspects include 16 culpable homicide suspects, 7 armed robbery suspects, one suspected informant to bandits, 49 suspected rapists and 47 suspects connected to other offences.

“Additionally, the Command has succeeded in neutralising four suspected armed bandits, rescuing 105 kidnapped victims, and recovering 13 suspected rustled animals.

“Four locally made guns, 13 pump action cartridges and five motorcycles were also recovered within the period under review as exhibits,”

Sadiq also said: “I want to commend our officers and men for their hard work and dedication to duty. Our achievements this month are a testament to their tireless efforts in ensuring a safer Katsina State.”