The Katsina state police command says two suspected kidnappers were shot dead in exchange of gunfire in Danmusa local government area of the state.
Gambo Isah, spokesman of the command, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday.
He said a 14-year-old girl, Lantana Haruna, was rescued during the operation, adding that it was conducted by personnel of Operation Puff Adder in collaboration with “repentant bandits” in the area.
Isah said the girl was kidnapped 18 days ago at Tashar Mai Alewa in Danmusa, but was rescued after a fierce gun duel with her captors in their hideout at Jigawar-Sawai forest.
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Katsina is one of the states battling insecurity in the country.
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