Police in Kaduna State have rescued 23 people who were kidnapped by suspected bandits in the Kajuru Forest, Kajuru Local Government Area.
A statement released on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the victims were taken from Kauru Local Government Area.
The rescue operation took place on 2nd February 2025, after security forces received intelligence about the movement of armed bandits in the area.
According to the police, officers, led by the Divisional Police Officer of Kajuru Division and military personnel, went into the bush near Doka Village in Kajuru Local Government Area. They encountered the bandits, who were attempting to move their captives to Kajuru Forest.
During the encounter, the security forces inflicted heavy casualties on the bandits, forcing them to retreat into the forest with gunshot wounds.
“On 2nd February 2025, acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of armed bandits in the Kajuru area, security operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer of Kajuru Division and military personnel, advanced into the bush near Doka Village in Kajuru Local Government Area, where they encountered a gang of armed bandits trying to relocate with their victims to Kajuru Forest,” the statement read.
“During the encounter, security forces inflicted heavy casualties on the bandits, forcing them to retreat and flee into the forest with gunshot wounds. This resulted in the rescue of twenty-three kidnapped victims, who had earlier been reported as kidnapped in Kauru LG.”
The victims have been safely reunited with their families. The area is now under increased surveillance and aggressive patrols to prevent further criminal activity.
The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad PSC, has assured the public that the Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents. They will continue to work in line with the ideals, vision, and mission of His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, on the security of the state, and in collaboration with the military and other security agencies to combat crime and maintain peace across the state.
