A coordinated operation by joint security forces in Katsina State successfully thwarted an attempted attack by bandits on Dan Takuri village in Danmusa Local Government Area.
The operation, which took place on Saturday, resulted in the death of one suspect while others fled with injuries.
In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, the intervention was directed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, in collaboration with the Department of State Services and members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps.
According to the statement, intelligence from DSS operatives in Danmusa revealed that a group of bandits was gathering at Maijele Mountain, preparing to launch an attack.
Acting swiftly on this information, a combined team of police officers and community security operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Danmusa, moved in to disrupt their plans.
“Upon receipt of the information, promptly, a joint team of police operatives and members of the KSCWC led by the DPO Danmusa stormed the mountain where the suspected bandits were assembling,” the statement read.
“A fierce gun duel ensued, resulting in the neutralisation of one of the armed bandits due to the superior tactics and firepower of the operatives, as several others escaped with various degrees of injuries.”
The security team recovered a cache of items from the scene, including an AK-47 rifle with three rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, an unregistered red Boxer motorcycle, 50 wraps of suspected Indian hemp, 32 bottles of soft drinks, a cutlass, and other dangerous substances.
Commending the officers for their bravery, CP Musa reaffirmed the command’s dedication to safeguarding lives and property across the state.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, while commending the operatives for their professionalism and exceptional act of valour, reiterates the command’s commitment in collaboration with sister security agencies, ensuring the protection of lives and properties of the good people of Katsina,” the statement added.
He further urged residents to remain vigilant and support security efforts by providing timely and accurate information to aid in the fight against criminal activities.
