The Katsina State Police Command said it recovered the body of a notorious kidnapper,who along with his gang engaged the police in gunfire in Faskari Local Government Area of the state.
The police said that the body of the kidnapper identified as Nazifi Ibrahim 22,was recovered while combing the scene of the fight.
According to a statement on Saturday by its spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, the command said it also recovered a large cache of ammunition during the operation.
“On November 11, 2023, at about 03:30 a.m., based on a tip-off, some suspected kidnappers wielding dangerous weapons such as AK 47 rifles invaded a farm situated at the outskirts of Yankara village.
“Upon receipt of the report, the DPO of Faskari promptly mobilised a joint team of police operatives, members of the vigilante, and officers of the Security Watch Corps to the scene,”
Aliyu said that the operatives of the combined team were met with gunfire from the kidnappers, but they retaliated and caused the terrorists to flee adding that efforts are underway to apprehend the other fleeing suspects.
“While combing the scene, the police recovered the body of one neutralised suspected kidnapper, as well as 185 live rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 90 live rounds of 5.56mm M193 type 06 ammunition, and 13 AK-47 magazines concealed in a sack.
“The body of the neutralised suspected kidnapper and gunrunner was later identified as one Nazifi Ibrahim, 22, of Unguwar Tsamiya village, Faskari local government,”
He said the state Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, commended the operatives’ for exhibiting professionalism, synergy, and bravery.
Aliyu emphasized the importance of maintaining effective collaboration between officers and DPOs with relevant security agencies in their respective areas. Additionally, the public was urged to provide timely information on criminal activities to aid in the eradication of crime in the state.
Furthermore, the police spokesperson enjoined the public to report any individuals with injuries to the nearest police station or security outfit, as some of the terrorists may have fled with gunshot wounds.
