The Katsina state authorities has confirmed the killing of 12 armed bandits throughout a coordinated safety operation in Kurfi and Safana LGAs on Wednesday.
Nasir Mu’azu, commissioner for inner safety and residential affairs, disclosed the event in a press release made obtainable to journalists in Katsina.
Mu’azu mentioned the operation adopted early morning intelligence reviews about bandit actions threatening residents within the space.
Based on him, the attackers had stormed Rahamawa village in Kuraye district of Charanchi LGA round 5:40 am, the place they critically injured a 60-year-old resident, Alhaji Danmalam, and rustled 22 cattle.
He mentioned a joint response staff comprising personnel of the police, military, neighborhood watch corps, and native vigilantes tracked the assailants to Dutsen Falale, a recognized hideout between Kurfi and Safana.
A gun battle ensued, resulting in the neutralization of 12 bandits and the restoration of 5 AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and all 22 rustled cattle.
Whereas hailing the result of the operation, the commissioner confirmed that one vigilante misplaced his life, and a soldier sustained accidents through the confrontation.
He additionally introduced the loss of life of Alhaji Danmalam, who succumbed to his accidents on the Main Healthcare Centre in Charanchi.
“Whereas celebrating this decisive victory in opposition to legal parts, we mourn the lack of one courageous vigilante who paid the last word value defending his neighborhood,” Mu’azu mentioned.
He added that the injured soldier was receiving medical consideration.
Mu’azu, talking on behalf of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda and the folks of Katsina state, prolonged condolences to the bereaved households and prayed for the repose of the deceased souls.
He reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to securing lives and property, assuring the general public that investigations are ongoing and additional updates can be offered.