BREAKING: Security Forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Kill 7 Bandits In Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command said its operatives successfully foiled a bandits’ attack on Ruwan Doruwa village, Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Seven suspected bandits were neutralized in the foiled operation. While 61 cows, 44 sheep, two donkeys, one goat, and one dog were recovered.

Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Sadiq Abubakar, said the incident occurred on January 18th, 2025, at about 9:00 AM.

“A distress call was received at the Dutsinma Divisional Police Headquarters that some suspected bandits, armed with dangerous weapons such as AK-47 rifles, sporadically attacked Ruwan Doruwa village, Dutsinma LGA, Katsina State.

“Following the report, the DPO, in collaboration with the military, DSS, members of the KTSCWC, and the vigilante, mobilised and responded to the scene swiftly.

“Upon arrival, the team engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, which resulted in the neutralization of seven (7) suspected armed bandits as the remaining fled the scene with various degrees of injuries, abandoning all the suspected rustled animals,” the statement reads in part.

According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, Aliyu Abubakar Musa, commended the police operatives for their exceptional display of gallantry, act of valour, and professionalism.

He also reiterated the commitment of the command towards ensuring the safety and security of members of the public.

CP further called on members of the public to continue to support the command by providing timely and useful information that will help the command in the ongoing fight against all forms of crime and criminality in the state.

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