Kastina State Police Command has placed a N50 million bounty on two suspected bandit kingpins, Modi Modi and Jan Kare.
Spokesperson for the command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, in a statement, yesterday, said the kingpins operate around Kankara and Safana Local Councils of the state.
He said the police command and other sister security agencies were committed to ensuring the safety of life and property, hence the reason for the bounty.
Aliyu, therefore, called on anyone with useful information that could lead to the arrest of the kingpins to come forward, even as he provided mobile phone numbers to contact the command.
He said: “The Katsina State Police Command wishes to announce a substantial reward of N50 million to any individual who provides valuable information that would lead to the arrest of two bandit kingpins popularly known as Modi Modi and Jan Kare, operating within Katsina State, particularly in the regions of Kankara and Safana Local Councils.
“This reward serves as a testament to our dedication to ensure justice prevails, as the issue of security is a collective responsibility.
“This initiative aims to enhance security operations in the state and combat the activities of these criminal elements. The identity of the informant and the information provided will be kept strictly confidential to ensure their safety and protection.
“Therefore, all concerned citizens are encouraged to come forward with any relevant detail that could assist the security agencies in apprehending the masterminds behind these heinous crimes of kidnapping and banditry. Together, we can make our state safer for all residents.”
Aliyu added: “For any inquiry, or to provide information, please contact the command headquarters or the nearest security agency’s headquarters or call the following numbers, 07015142112, 08023871144.
“Let us unite in our efforts to ensure peace and security for all residents of Katsina State.”
