In a decisive counter-operation against banditry, Katsina State security forces have successfully neutralized 12 armed bandits and recovered 22 rustled cattle following a coordinated mission in the Kurfi and Safana local government areas.
According to a statement released by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, the early morning raid followed credible intelligence on an attack in Rahamawa village, Charanchi Local Government Area.
The statement noted that bandits struck at around 5:40 am, leaving one civilian, 60-year-old Alhaji Danmalam, severely injured while carting away livestock.
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"Security personnel—including the Nigerian Army, police, vigilante groups, and Community Watch teams—swiftly mobilized and confronted the assailants in the Kurfi-Safana axis. A fierce gun battle ensued at Dutsen Falale," the statement read.
The intense exchange led to the elimination of 12 bandits and the recovery of five AK-47 rifles, various rounds of ammunition, and all 22 stolen cattle. However, the operation wasn’t without loss. A local vigilante tragically died during the mission, and a soldier sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical care.
The government expressed sympathy over the death of Alhaji Danmalam, who succumbed to his injuries at the Primary Health Care facility in Charanchi.
Dr. Mu’azu stated, “On behalf of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda and the good people of Katsina State, we commiserate with the families of the deceased and pray for Allah’s mercy upon them.”
This successful security response reflects the state government’s commitment to eradicating armed banditry and ensuring the safety of rural communities.
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