The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Kaduna.
Hassan said that Security operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kajuru Division and military personnel on Feb. 2, acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of bandits in Kajuru area rescued the victims.
He said that the joint operatives advanced into the bush near Doka Village in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA), where they encountered a gang of armed bandits trying to relocate with their victims to Kajuru Forest.
He explained that during the encounter, security forces unleashed heavy casualties on the enemies forcing them to retreat and flee into the forest with gun wounds, which resulted to the rescue of 23 victims, who had earlier been reported being kidnapped in Kauru LGA.
“The victims have been safely reunited with their families,” the police spokesperson said.
He added that the area had been placed under heightened surveillance and aggressive patrols to prevent further criminal activities.
Hassan said the state Commissioner of Police (CP) Rabiu Muhammad, assured the public that the Command remained committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents.
He said the command would continue to work in line with the ideals, vision and mission of Governor Uba Sani on security of the state and in collaboration with military and other security agencies to combat crime and maintain peace across the state. (NAN)
