The police have reportedly rescued 28 girls who went to the outskirts of Kasai village, Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, North-West Nigeria with the intent to fetch firewood and were abducted by terrorists.
State Police Public Relations Officer ASP Abubakar Sadiq in a statement said upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Police Command, CP Aliyu Musa, swiftly deployed operatives to the scene, tasked with the unhurt rescue of the victims.
The statement reads “Thanks to the unwavering efforts and increased pressure exerted by the Command, the victims, who were held against their will, have now regained freedom and are safe and sound.” It said, that the collaborative effort of the dedicated rescue team, in conjunction with the strategic approach taken by the command, resulted in the release of all the abducted victims.
The Police said that the escalation of pressure and the concerted actions of the command in collaboration with all relevant security stakeholders in the state led to the release of all the victims on the same day at about 10: 40A.M.
This success is a testament to the perseverance and commitment of the command as well as everyone involved in the operation. Efforts to ensure the safety and security of the community and the state will continue unabated.
A resident of the area, Abubakar Batsari, also confirmed the release of the abducted children by the terrorists and said all the victims have been released
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
