Police operatives in Kaduna have foiled a kidnap attempt along Birnin Gwari – Kaduna highway and rescued 48 abductees. Blueprint reported that the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Muhammed Jalige, in a statement on Thursday, said the police were escorting a convoy of traders from Udawa village along the highway when they came under heavy bandit attack, scores were kidnapped but the escort regrouped and pursued the bandits rescuing the 48 traders.
“On the 22nd December 2021 at about 0930hrs, a team of Policemen while escorting a convoy of traders from Udawa village in Chikun LGA along Birnin Gwari to Kaduna came under heavy gunshots by armed bandits which led to the kidnap of a score of persons. However, the escort team reinforced themselves and engaged the bandits in a tactical pursuit in order not to harm the victims.
“Thus, the precision of approach exhibited by the officers forced the bandits to retreat abandoning their victims and scampered with bloody gunshot wounds. The operatives succeeded in rescuing 48 people to safety. They were profiled and subsequently escorted to their destination safely.
“It is equally important to note that information available to the Command has it that one woman is yet to be accounted. Meanwhile effort is being intensified to ensure her safe return, while additional manpower will be mobilised to the area to safeguard lives and properties of civilian population in the area.
“The Commissioner of Police commended the officers for their resilience in the face of danger while serving their fatherland and tasked them to be adequately equipped and alert while embarking on such duties.”