Police in Katsina State say they foil a kidnapping attempt and rescue nine victims in an incident along the Katsina–Kankara highway. The Katsina State Police Command reports that its operatives respond to a distress call after kidnappers abduct people near Tashar Kanya Village. According to the police, nine victims are recovered during the operation. Both reports also state that the search continues for two additional persons believed to still be missing after the kidnapping. The police say investigations and efforts to locate the remaining missing persons are ongoing. Authorities do not provide further details on suspects or motives in the available summaries, but the reports consistently describe the incident location, the rescue of nine victims, and the ongoing search for two people.