The Kaduna State Police Command has reported the successful killing of two gunmen suspected to be bandits by its operatives.
Spokesperson for the State Police Command, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed this incident in Kaduna on Sunday.
The gunmen, allegedly terrorizing residents, were confronted, resulting in their demise and the recovery of two AK-47 rifles.
“On Saturday at about 0900 hours, armed bandits tragically killed Isiyaka Mikailu, a 60-year-old male resident of Kuriga Town, while he was on his farm,” he said.
He further explained that the information was received from a reliable source by the Mobile Police Unit commander deployed to Kuriga on special duty by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, during his visit to Kaduna following the abduction of school children in Kuriga Village by bandits.
“Subsequently, a team comprising Mobile Policemen and local hunters was mobilized around 12:00hrs to proceed to the scene.
“Upon arrival, the team was engaged in a gun battle by the bandits.
“During the confrontation, two bandits, who were later identified as Yusuf from Rugar Mai Chakun of Kuriga Village and an unidentified accomplice, were neutralised,” he said.
The police spokespsrson explained that the team successfully recovered two AK-47 rifles and seventeen rounds of live ammunition.
Also, they took Mikailu to PHC Kuriga, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
“His remains were subsequently handed over to his relatives for burial in accordance with Islamic rites,” Hassan said.
Noting that the team remained on high alert to prevent any further incidents, the PPRO said the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ali Dabigi, urged the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.
