Hostage Drama in Katsina: Babban Duhu villagers freed after bold swap
In a dramatic twist, bandits who abducted several residents of Babban Duhu community in Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State, released their captives after an intense standoff involving community vigilantes.
The ordeal began when the bandits raided the village under the cover of darkness, abducting multiple people. However, in a daring move, local vigilantes captured some relatives of the bandits, using them as leverage to negotiate the release of the hostages.
For two tense days, the situation remained deadlocked until a swap was finally agreed upon, leading to the safe return of the kidnapped villagers. In an unexpected gesture, the released hostages were given ₦30,000 each by unknown benefactors to cover transportation costs back to their homes.
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The incident underscores the rising insecurity in Katsina State and the lengths to which communities are going to protect themselves in the absence of adequate security measures.
Authorities have yet to issue a statement on the incident.
Written by Sakinat Musa Abubakar, Editor at Neptune Prime
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