The Katsina State Police Command said it arrested 99 suspects and rescued 86 victims of kidnapping and human trafficking across the state in October 2025.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Katsina. He spoke on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, during a review of the Command’s performance for the month under review.
According to Aliyu, the arrests and rescues were part of intensified efforts by the police to rid the state of criminals and ensure public safety.
“In our efforts to ensure a safer Katsina State, we have recorded significant successes in our crime-fighting endeavours,” he said.
Breakdown of arrests
Aliyu explained that the Command recorded 120 major criminal cases during the period, including armed robbery, homicide, rape, and drug-related offences.
He said 18 suspects were arrested for armed robbery, 28 for culpable homicide, five for attempted homicide, 20 for rape and other unnatural offences, and another 28 for drug-related crimes.
According to him, 97 of the reported cases have already been charged to court, while 22 are still under investigation.
Victims rescued, items recovered
The police spokesperson said the Command successfully rescued 47 kidnapped victims and 39 human trafficking victims, who have since been reunited with their families.
He added that the police recovered several exhibits during operations, including:
One AK-47 rifle and one locally made gun
183 rounds of live ammunition
Three vehicles — a Golf, Toyota Corolla, and Toyota RAV4
One tricycle and four motorcycles
201 rustled animals, including 76 cows and 27 sheep
131 illicit drugs such as fentanyl injections, Exol sachets, cannabis, pregabalin, and tramadol
100 meters of vandalised high-tension cable
Police caution against fake news
Aliyu commended the Inspector-General of Police and the Katsina State Government for their continuous support to the Command but cautioned members of the public against spreading fake news.
He said misinformation has often hampered security operations and created unnecessary panic among residents.
“Fake news can cause harm to individuals, communities, and society at large. It spreads fear, damages reputations, and undermines trust in institutions,” he warned.
He urged residents to verify information before sharing it and to continue cooperating with security agencies to make Katsina safer.
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