Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have repelled two attacks by gunmen, suspected to be bandits and rescued five kidnapped victims in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday when two kidnappers were neutralized by police officers.
In a statement released on Monday, by the command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, said that the bandits launched an attack on the village, during which five individuals were abducted.
According to Sadiq, the command received a distress call on Sunday about a bandit attack on Layin Minister Village, Malumfashi LGA of the state.
The statement reads: “On August 25, 2024, at about 1000 hrs, a distress call was received at the Malumfashi Divisional Police Headquarters about a bandit attack on Layin Minister Village, Malumfashi LGA, kidnapping five (5) people.
“Upon receipt of the report, operatives were quickly mobilised and dispatched to the scene. On noticing the presence of the police, the hoodlums opened fire on the operatives which they responded gallantly.
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“On the same date, at about 1740 hrs, a distress call was received at Malumfashi Divisional Police Headquarters that some suspected armed bandits riding on twelve (12) motorcycles, wielding dangerous weapons, shooting sporadically, taking advantage of the downpour, attacked Marabar Kankara village, Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State.
“On receipt of the information, DPO Malumfashi swiftly mobilized security operatives, who rushed to the scene and gallantly engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel and successfully foiled the attack.
“In the course of scanning the scene, the bodies of two (2) neutralized suspected armed bandits were recovered, while efforts are being intensified to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspects as an investigation has commenced.
“While commending the exceptional act of valour displayed by the operatives, the state police Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Musa, reiterated the Command’s commitment towards ensuring a better-secured state.”
