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Police rescue four kidnapped victims in Sabuwa Katsina after foiling bandits attack By: Zagazola Makama Police operatives in Katsina State have foiled a bandit attack along the Sabuwa–Kaya road and rescued four kidnapped victims unhurt. Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 8:17 p.m. on April 9 near Unguwar Liman village in Sabuwa Local Government Area. According to the sources, a large number of armed bandits blocked the highway and abducted four persons before the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) mobilised tactical teams to the scene. The sources said the police engaged the bandits in a gun duel, forcing them to retreat into the forest with possible gunshot injuries. The victims were rescued during the operation and were confirmed to be in good condition. They were identified as Alhaji Sani Kadanya, 50, of Tashar Kadanya village, Birnin Gwari LGA; Basiru Aminu, 27, of Kutaimashi village, Birnin Gwari LGA; Aliyu Musa, 30, of Unguwar Gajere village, Birnin Gwari LGA; Ummi Bello, 20, of Sabuwa LGA; and Abubakar Abdullahi, 35, also of Unguwar Gajere village. Security sources said the area had been cordoned off for clearance operations aimed at tracking down the fleeing suspects.