Katsina — Security agencies have rescued 21 abducted persons in Katsina State following a coordinated security operation that also led to the arrest of four suspects linked to kidnapping activities.
Officials said the victims were freed during an intelligence-driven raid conducted in the Dargaza Hills area of Danmusa Local Government Area.
The operation was spearheaded by the Department of State Services, working jointly with the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and local vigilante groups.
Those rescued included women, men, and infants, with security sources confirming that many were abducted from Gidan Sarkin Bayero village and surrounding communities in Musawa Local Government Area.
Authorities disclosed that four suspects were arrested at the scene and are currently in custody as investigations continue to dismantle the wider kidnapping network.
The state government praised the effective collaboration among security agencies and reiterated its resolve to sustain pressure on criminal elements in order to restore safety and stability across Katsina State.
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