Katsina police kills 27 bandits, arrested over 1000 criminals in 8 months

Since January, no fewer than 1,503 suspected criminals have been arrested, 27 bandits killed, and 1,116 suspects prosecuted by the Katsina police command.

At least, 393 victims of kidnappers were rescued within the period.

CP Idrisu Dabban Dauda disclosed this at the commissioning ceremony of the Dandagoro Divisional Police headquarter converted to AIG Zone 14 headquarters by the Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba on Friday.

“267 suspected Armed Robbers were arrested and charged to Court, 304 suspected Kidnappers were also arrested and charged to court,” CP Dabban said

Dabban also put the number of suspected cattle rustlers arrested within the period under review at 526 while 1,366 cows, 1,211 sheep, 271 goats and 10 donkeys were recovered from the assailants.

According to him, 209 suspects were also arrested in respect of 169 reported cases of rape and unnatural offences, and they have been charged to court.

No fewer than 64 victims of Human Trafficking were rescued in six reported cases of Human Trafficking which have been transferred to NAPTIP office in the neighbouring Kano State.

While appreciating traditional rulers and citizens for their cooperation, CP Dabban thanked  both the state and the federal government Federal for their assistance in providing operational equipment, arms and ammunition to the police command.