By Joe Udo
KATSINA (CONVERSEER) – The Katsina State Government has successfully rescued 21 kidnap victims comprising 19 Christians and two Muslims during a joint security operation in Dargaza Hills, Danmusa Local Government Area.
The intelligence-led operation comprising the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army (NA), alongside the Nigerian Police Force (NP) and Community Watch Corps, led to the arrest of four suspects currently undergoing investigation.
According to NTA, the rescued victims, who comprised 16 women, two men and three babies, were kidnapped from Gidan Sarkin Bayero Village in Musawa LGA and other locations.
More so, 19 of the rescued victims are Christians, while two are Muslims, this shows the indiscriminate nature of banditry and the government’s commitment to protecting all citizens regardless of religion.
The operation targeted the enclave of notorious bandit leader Kamilu Chiroma, also known as Buzaru, in Dargaza Hills.
This successful rescue demonstrates the effectiveness of intelligence-driven operations and the synergy among our security agencies.
Katsi State Government wishes to assure citizens that the suspects will face the full weight of the law upon completion of investigations.
It further reiterates that Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Katsina State is nonnegotiable.
The government commended the Security Agencies for the professionalism and courage displayed during the operation.
