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Katsina State Police Command has foiled an attempted bandit attack along the Kandawa–Dankar corridor in Batsari Local Government Area, recovering two AK-47 rifles, 24 rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle.
The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the operation followed intelligence that armed bandits were planning to blockade the route.
He said the swift mobilisation of the Divisional Police Officer and his team led to a confrontation that forced the criminals to flee, abandoning their weapons.
According to him, the successful operation was part of the command’s renewed tactical deployment strategy and the Inspector-General of Police’s directive to strengthen security nationwide.
“The operatives intercepted the suspects, engaged them and repelled the attack through superior tactics and firepower,” the statement added.
Sadiq said investigations were ongoing to trace and apprehend the fleeing bandits.
The Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, commended the officers for the successful operation and urged residents to continue providing timely and credible intelligence to support security efforts across the state.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
Police foil bandit attack in Katsina, recover AK-47 rifles, ammunition
