An intense gun battle in the Katsina forest resulted in the death of two well-known kidnappers and the liberation of a 14-year-old victim by the operatives of the Operation Puff Adder of the Katsina State Police Command. SP Isah Gambo, the spokesperson of the command, confirmed the successful rescue of Lantana Haruna, who had been abducted 18 days prior at Tashar Mai Alewa village, Danmusa LGA. The kidnappers, identified as Gambo Balejo and Ali Dan Maishago, were fatally shot during the confrontation at their hideout in the Jigawar Sawai forest. The joint rescue operation, which also involved repentant bandits, led to the elimination of the notorious criminals. The police are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.