Crimes

30 abducted Katsina children regain freedom

30 children abducted by bandits at Kasai village in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State have regained freedom.

The children were released on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 24 hours after their abduction.

The Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, who confirmed the development on Tuesday, said the children’s release followed a concerted effort by the police, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Bandits had, on Monday, abducted the children, mostly girls, while fetching firewood in the bush in Kasai village, Katsina State.

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“Upon receipt of the report, the command swung into action and launched an investigation to rescue the kidnapped victims as well as arrest the perpetrators.

“Further development will be communicated in due time,” Sadiq told Channels Television.

A resident of the area, Muhammad Batsari, also confirmed that the abducted children have been released.

“I was called on Tuesday morning that all the kidnapped victims have been released by the bandits,” Batsari said.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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