The Katsina State Police Command has said it neutralised four suspected bandits and rescued 105 abducted victims during various operations in February this year.

Spokesperson for the command, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, in a statement, said 144 suspects were arrested in connection with 228 reported major crimes during the period under review.

Aliyu said the 228 committed crimes include culpable homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, and rape, among others, and that 13 suspected rustled animals were recovered.

“Within the period under review, a total number of 144 suspects were arrested in connection with 228 reported major crimes, including armed robbery, culpable homicide, kidnapping, and rape, among others,” Aliyu said.

“Sixteen culpable homicide suspects, seven armed robbery suspects, one suspected informant to bandits, 49 suspected rapist and 47 suspects in connection with offences not mentioned above were arrested.

“Additionally, the command has succeeded in neutralizing four suspected armed bandits, rescuing 105 kidnapped victims, and recovering 13 suspected rustle animals.

“Also, four locally made guns, 13 Pump action Cartridges, five motorcycles, were recovered within the period under review as exhibits.

“I want to commend our officers and men for their hard work and dedication to duty. Our achievements this month are a testament to their tireless efforts in ensuring a safer Katsina state.

“We will continue to work closely with the community and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that our crime-fighting efforts are effective and sustainable.”