Friday, March 28, 2025 - Operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command on Thursday repelled an attack by daredevil bandits in Keta town of Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Office of the command, DSP Yazid Abubakar
confirmed this in a statement he issued in Gusau.
The spokesperson confirmed that the police also neutralised a large
number of bandits, including a wanted notorious kingpin” Dan Mudale”, who had
been terrorising Tsafe and its environs.
“At approximately 1540hrs, a good Samaritan reported that a large number
of armed bandits had stormed Keta town with the intention of perpetrating
inhumane acts.
“In response, a joint operation comprising the Police Mobile Force,
Counter Terrorism Unit, hunters, and Community Protection Guards mobilised and
engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle,” he said.
The PPRO, however, said one police personnel, four members of the
Community Protection Guard and two hunters made the ultimate sacrifice during
the attack.
The police said two hunters were receiving treatment at the Federal
Medical Centre in Gusau.
The police reassured the people of the state of its total commitment to
restoring peace and urged citizens to report any suspicious behavior to the
security agencies for prompt action.
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