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PHOTO: Police kill 2 notorious kidnappers after fierce gun duel, rescue 14-year-old victim in Katsina forest

by Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo
January 10, 2020
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Two notorious kidnappers have been killed and a 14-year-old female victim rescued by men of the Operation Puff Adder, Katsina State Police Command at Danmusa LGA of the state.

Reacting to the incident, the Police Public Relations in the state, SP Isah Gambo confirmed the incident and further disclosed that the victim Lantana Haruna, was kidnapped 18 days ago at Tashar Mai Alewa village, Danmusa LGA.

According to Police report, the kidnappers identified as Gambo Balejo and Ali Dan Maishago were shot dead after a fierce battle in their hideout at Jigawar Sawai forest.

“Today 09/01/2020 at about 10:00hrs, a joint rescue operation conducted by Operation Puff Adder in collaboration with repentant bandits at Danmusa LGA of Katsina state succeeded in rescuing one Lantana Haruna, f, aged 14yrs of Madawa village, Danmusa LGA of Katsina state. Victim was kidnapped eighteen (18) days ago at Tashar Mai Alewa village, Danmusa LGA of Katsina state. After a fierce gun duel with her captors in their hideout at Jigawar Sawai forest, the team succeeded not only in rescuing the victim but in killing two of the notorious bandits terrorizing the area. Those killed were: Gambo Baleje and Ali Dan Maishago. Investigation is ongoing”

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