By Suleiman Anyalewechi
In a bid to halt banditry, kidnappings for ransome, and other related criminal activities , the Katsina Police authorities have announced a reward of N50 million for anybody and/or group of persons that could volunteer credible intelligence that could lead to the apprehension, neutralization and decimation of Banditry and kidnap Kingpins operating in the state.
The handsome reward awaits any body that provides valuable information that can lead to the immediate arrest of two notorious bandits namely – Modi modi and Jan Kare who are strongly believed to be carrying out their nefarious operations mainly within Katsina state and its precincts ,particularly Kankara and Safana local councils.
A statement issued by the Katsina police Command Spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu ( ASP), implored all concerned residents to assist with any relevant and credible intelligence that could help security agencies apprehend the masterminds of the heinous kidnappings and banditry that have been ravaging Katsina and its neighbouring states.
“The Safety and well being of the residents of the state are of paramount importance and the Katsina State Government and Katsina police Command, as well as other sister security agencies in the state ,are committed to taking decisive action against criminal elements that threaten the peace and stability of residents.
“This reward( Fifty Million Naira) serves as a testament to our dedication to ensuring peace prevails, as the issue of security is a collective responsibility.
“This initiative aims to enhance security operations in our dear state and combat the activities of criminal elements.
“The identity of informants and the information provided will be kept strictly confidential.” the police statement noted.
