The Katsina State Police Command has thwarted an attempted bandit assault in Fulalawa village, Musawa Local Government Area, rescuing several abducted residents and recovering two motorcycles.
Police spokesman Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the incident occurred on August 13, 2026, around 11:30 a.m.
Armed bandits reportedly stormed the village, looting shops, abducting locals, and rustling livestock.Responding to a distress call, a joint security team engaged the attackers in a gun battle.
Aliyu said the superior firepower of the team forced the bandits to abandon their captives and flee into nearby bushes, some with suspected injuries.
All kidnapped victims were rescued unharmed and reunited with their families. Two motorcycles left behind by the fleeing suspects were seized.
Authorities have launched a manhunt to track down the bandits and ensure they face justice.