Sunday, October 6, 2024 - Bandits have killed nine security operatives in Faskari and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
The security operatives, all
members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and Vigilante Corps, were
ambushed in separate attacks between Yankara and Faskari on Friday
evening.
Additionally, two vigilante officers
working to maintain security in the region were also killed.
A source in Katsina, who spoke on
condition of anonymity to Punch on Saturday, provided the names of
the deceased as Mubarak Shu’aibu Labo, Muhammad Hassan, Mubarak Shu’aibu, and
an unidentified officer
According to the source, the slain vigilante
members were Babangida Bature, also known as Babangida Doza, and Ibrahim Rishi.
In a separate attack that same Friday
evening, the terrorists ambushed vigilante members from Matazu Local Government
on their way from Gwarjo to Yalwa, killing no fewer than three officers, while
one was seriously injured.
The Secretary of the Vigilante group
in Matazu, Jamilu Aliyu, confirmed the attack to the publication on
Sunday.
Meanwhile, Governor Dikko Umaru of
the state has sympathised with the families of the deceased.
Umaru, in a statement by his Chief Press
Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula, praised the bravery and sacrifice of the security
operatives who died in the line of duty.
“Yesterday, October 4, 2024,
at approximately 1600 hours, armed bandits ambushed a joint team of Community
Watch Corps and Vigilante Corps members who were providing security for farmers
harvesting their crops near Unguwar Kafa along the Yankara-Faskari road,” the
statement read.
“In the ensuing firefight, which
lasted over an hour, four CWC members and two Vigilante Corps members
tragically lost their lives
Our security operatives displayed
exceptional courage and coordination in repelling this attack. Their prompt
action undoubtedly saved many lives and protected our hardworking farmers.
“These brave men who lost their lives
are true heroes of our state. Their sacrifice in service to Katsina will never
be forgotten. We stand with their families in this difficult time and assure
them of our unwavering support."
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