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Two operatives have been killed in a gun battle with men of the security agencies and bandits in Katsina state.

The Katsina State Police Command said an attempt to kidnap some victims was thwarted and 21 victims werr rescued in the Jibia Local Government Area of the state.

According to the police, the attack occured late Thursday left one member of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and a vigilante dead.

In addition, the police said three differnt attacks were foiled by the security operatives.

Police sais in a statement, “At about 2115 hrs (9:15 pm), suspected armed bandits launched coordinated attacks on Ka’ida, Unguwar One Boy, and Danmarke quarters, all in Jibia Township, Jibia LGA, Katsina State.

“The rapid response of the joint security team, led by the DPO Jibia, repelled the attackers, leading to a fierce gun battle 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, and the operation resulted in the successful rescue of 16 victims trapped by the bandits,” it added.