Katsina State’s Police Command has repelled simultaneous raids on three quarters of Jibia Township, Jibia Local Government Area, and resue 21 kidnapped victims.
ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the Command’s Spokesman, said in a statement in Katsina on Friday that the measures were being carried out in partnership with the Army, State Community Watch Corps members, and Vigilantes.
He said:
“In a swift and coordinated response, we successfully foiled simultaneous bandits’ attacks at Ka’ida, Unguwar One Boy, and Danmarke quarters in Jibia Township, Katsina State, on Nov. 7.
“At about 9:15 pm on Thursday, suspected armed bandits launched coordinated attacks on the two communities.
“However, the swift response of the joint security team led by the DPO Jibia repelled the attackers, resulting in a fierce gun duel that lasted for over an hour.
“The superior firepower and tactical advantage of the joint security team eventually forced the bandits to retreat with unspecified casualties as the operation resulted in the successful rescue of 16 victims trapped by the bandits.”
Sadiq-Aliyu regretfully stated that another five people who were rescued suffered bullet wounds as a result of the bandits’ attack and were immediately sent to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The police spokesperson added:
“Sadly, one member of the state’s security outfit, and a vigilante member lost their lives during the encounter, paying the ultimate price.”
The spokespeople confirmed that any future developments will be conveyed in due course.
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