Troops Foil Kidnapping, Rescue 30 Victims in Katsina

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in Katsina have foiled a kidnapping attempt, rescued 30 abducted persons, and recovered 94 rustled animals after a gun battle with armed bandits in Tafoki Village, Faskari LGA.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the heavily armed bandits stormed Unguwar Sarkin Fulani, Dutsen Dadi, in the early hours of March 12, 2025, abducting residents and rustling two cows and 92 sheep and goats.

Upon receiving the distress call, the troops in collaboration with the Police swiftly mobilized and laid ambush on the suspected escape route of the bandits.

As the criminals attempted to cross into the fringes of Tafoki village, they were met with heavy firepower, forcing them to flee into the bush with undisclosed casualties.

All 30 kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt, and all rustled animals were recovered.