Thursday, April 9, 2026 - Suspected armed bandits, allegedly affiliated with a notorious bandit leader, ambushed a police convoy in Katsina State, k!lling two police personnel and carting away their service weapons.
Police sources said the attack occurred at about 5:50 p.m.
on April 7, 2026, at Sabon Garin Garu village in Musawa Local Government Area.
The assailants, said to be in large numbers and riding on
about 30 motorcycles, were reportedly affiliated with a notorious bandit leader
identified as Muhammadu.
They ambushed a vehicle conveying five personnel of the
Police Mobile Force (27 PMF) who were travelling from Zamfara State through
Katsina State.
A swift response by police tactical teams, including patrol
units and community watch groups, led to a gun duel with the attackers, forcing
them to retreat.
Three of the police personnel were rescued unhurt during the
exchange of fire.
However, two personnel were k!lled in the attack.
They were identified as Sgt. Bilyaminu Babangida and PC
Abdulaziz Musa.
The attackers also carted away the officers’ service rifles
and a riot gunner.
Police reinforcements from Dutsinma, Kankia, Matazu and
Kankara were subsequently deployed to block escape routes, while cordon and
search operations were ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators and recover the
stolen arms.
Security authorities said efforts had been intensified to
restore calm in the area and prevent further attacks along the axis.
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