49 Suspected Rapists Arrested in Katsina: Police Unveil Alarming Crime Crackdown

During a press briefing on Friday, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, representing the State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, reaffirmed the force’s commitment to fighting sexual violence in the region, emphasizing their focus on crimes against women and children.

These arrests are part of a larger operation, which led to the capture of 144 suspects involved in various criminal activities, including armed robbery, culpable homicide, and kidnapping.

Additionally, the operation resulted in the rescue of 105 kidnapped victims and the neutralization of four armed bandits. The police also recovered four locally-made firearms, 13 pump-action cartridges, five motorcycles, and 13 stolen animals.

DSP Aliyu commended the efforts of the police officers and reassured the public of the Command’s unwavering dedication to ensuring justice for victims of sexual violence. He urged community members to report such incidents promptly, emphasizing that offenders will be held accountable by the law.

The Police also expressed gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the Katsina State Government under Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, and the media for their continued support in the fight against crime.

The Police Command reiterated its commitment to working with community members and stakeholders to eliminate sexual violence and other criminal activities in the state.