Katsina State governor, Alhaji Dikko Umar Radda, has applauded the Department of State Services, the Nigerian Army as well as the Nigeria Police Force for rescuing 21 victims kidnapped in the state.
The appreciation was conveyed in a statement issued on Saturday by the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mua’zu where Radda commended the security agencies for the “professionalism and courage displayed during the operation.”
According to the statement, the victims, made up of 19 Christians and two Muslims, were rescued during a joint security operation on Dargaza Hills, in Danmusa Local Government Area of the state.
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The operation, which included the members of the State Community Watch Corps, led to the arrest of four suspects whom he said are undergoing investigation.
“The rescued victims comprising 16 women, two men and three babies, were kidnapped from Gidan Sarkin Bayero Village in Musawa LGA and other locations.
“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,” said the state government.
“The operation particularly 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,” the statement read.
“The State Government wishes to assure citizens that the suspects will face the full weight of the law upon completion of investigations.
“We also want to reiterate that Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Katsina State is non-negotiable,” declared the Commissioner.
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