Arms Recovered As Security Operatives Rout Bandits In Kastina

A combined team of security operatives has dislodged and disarmed eight suspected bandits in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, the police have said.

The disarmament took on the 26 and 28 Feb when the detachment of security personnel stormed the bandits enclave in Guzurawa and Garin-Gambo villages in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina.

According to statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Gambo Isah, on Monday in Kastina, AK 47 rifle with five rounds of 7.62mm Ammunition were retrieved during the opera.

“On the 26 and 28 Feb., Police in collaboration with the Army, jointly raided bandits’ camps behind Guzurawa and Garin-Gambo villages, notorious bandits enclaves, all in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina .

“The operation was successful as the team neutralised eight bandits, burnt nine motorcycles, and recovered one AK 47 rifle with five rounds of 7.62mm ammunition,” he said.

The PPRO also disclosed that the police thwarted bandits attacks on Zango village, Kankara Local Government Area of the state, adding that the team had a fiery gun battle with the brigands before they were overpowered.

According to him, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Kankara and his team responded to a distress call that bandits in their numbers, attacked the community shooting sporadically.

“The team had a fierce gun duel with the hoodlums and overpowered them.

“Consequently, the bandits fled and abandoned one AK 49 rifle with three magazines,” he said.

He said the police and other security agencies would continue the offensive against bandits, armed robbers, kidnappers and other criminals in the state.

The PPRO, therefore, implored the public to continue supporting security agencies with useful tips that would lead to the arrest of criminals in their respective areas.

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