Saturday, November 9, 2024 - Some suspected bandits, who were wielding guns, have killed two security officials—a member of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and a vigilante—in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Five persons also sustained gunshot injuries as a result of the
simultaneous coordinated attacks carried out by the hoodlums in three quarters
in Jibia township on Thursday November 7.
It was gathered that the hoodlums launched the attacks at about 2115 hrs
(9:15 pm), on Ka’ida, Unguwar One Boy, and Danmarke quarters, all in Jibia
township, Jibia LGA, Katsina State.
The state police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq confirmed the incident on
Friday in a statement, saying the injured persons were immediately rushed to a
nearby hospital for medical attention.
Abubakar said said the Command, in collaboration with the military,
members of the state community watch corps, and vigilantes, successfully foiled
the attacks where, 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 sixteen (16) victims trapped
by the bandits.
“Further development will be communicated in due course, please,” the
police spokesman said.
According to him, the Command in conjunction with sister security
agencies, is working closely with all relevant stakeholders to intensify
efforts to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators of the dastardly act.
The State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Musa, reassured the general
public of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and properties.
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