Police foil bandits’ attack, rescue woman

The police in Katsina State have foiled an attack by suspected bandits at Sokoto Rima Quarters in Katsina and rescued an 18-year-old girl. SP Gambo Isah, the command’s spokesperson, told newsmen that, “On Wednesday, at about 2am, terrorists armed with AK-47 rifles attacked the house of one Abdullahi Esha in Sokoto Rima Quarters, Katsina, and […]

The police in Katsina State have foiled an attack by suspected bandits at Sokoto Rima Quarters in Katsina and rescued an 18-year-old girl.

SP Gambo Isah, the command’s spokesperson, told newsmen that, “On Wednesday, at about 2am, terrorists armed with AK-47 rifles attacked the house of one Abdullahi Esha in Sokoto Rima Quarters, Katsina, and kidnapped his 18-year-old daughter.

“The command’s anti-kidnapping unit and patrol teams were immediately dispatched to the area. They engaged them in a gun duel and rescued the victim while the terrorists fled and abandoned their heinous mission.” (NAN)