Katsina police neutralise 40 bandits, rescue over 319 victims in 2024

Katsina State Police Command said it has neutralised 40 bandits and rescued more than 319 kidnap victims in the year 2024.

The Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Musa stated this during the maiden end-of-year celebrations and award presentation held by the command on Tuesday afternoon.

Musa said the command recovered 2,081 rustled animals and returned them to their owners during the period under review.

He said 199 suspected armed robbers were arrested while 23 major drug dealers were charged to court within the same period.

According to him, “We have rescued over 319 victims from the clutches of kidnappers and bandits, reuniting them with their families and loved ones.

“We have neutralized 40 bandits, disrupting their operations and making our communities safer.
“We have recovered 2,081 rustled animals, returning them to their rightful owners and boosting the local economy.

“We have arrested 199 suspected armed robbers, taking them off the streets and making our communities more secure.

“We have also charged 23 major drug dealers to court, disrupting the supply of illicit substances and promoting a safer, healthier society.

“We’ve successfully arrested and prosecuted 32 suspected vandals, ensuring that those who seek to destroy our community’s property are brought to justice.

“Our diligent work has also led to the arrest of 89 suspected motorvehicle thieves and the recovery of over 27 motor vehicles and motorcyles, making our roads safer for everyone.

“Furthermore, we’ve apprehended 573 suspects for various offences, including criminal force, intimidation, and breach of trust, demonstrating our commitment to tackling all forms of crime.

“In addition to our crime-fighting efforts, we have also succeeded in upgrading some of our command’s structures and facilities, such as our police clinic, divisional headquarters, the command’s entrance gate, among others, ensuring that they are modern, efficient, and adequately equipped with all necessary equipment.

“These improvements have significantly enhanced our operational efficiency, enabling us to respond more effectively to emergencies and better serve our host communities.

“Furthermore, our community policing initiatives have yielded remarkable results, fostering stronger relationships between the command and the public we serve.

“Through these initiatives, we have achieved significant infrastructural upgrades, including the renovation of our existing facilities. These upgrades have not only improved our operational capabilities but also enhanced the overall safety and security of our communities.”

He commended sister security operatives for collaborating with the police to achieve recorded success in 2024, including various state governments’ assistance to make security operations easier.