Suspected armed bandits have abducted a Special Constabulary officer serving with the Faskari Division of the Katsina State Police Command.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening around 7 p.m. along the Kankara–Sheme road. The officer, identified as Danjuma Garba, was kidnapped at Kwakware village by heavily armed men.
Security sources revealed that the attack was allegedly carried out by a gang led by a notorious bandit kingpin known as Idi, also called Abasu Aiki.
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Following the abduction, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Faskari swiftly mobilised a joint security team to the scene.
Authorities have since launched a coordinated cordon-and-search operation aimed at rescuing the victim and apprehending those responsible.
Security operatives say efforts have been intensified across the area, with investigations ongoing. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
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