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Bandits Kill Police Officers, Civilians in Katsina Attack, Abduct Five in Separate Raid
Bandits Kill Police Officers, Civilians in Katsina Attack, Abduct Five in Separate Raid
…Bandits also suffered heavy losses as they fled with several dead bodies…
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two police officers, four civilians, and abducted at least five people in two separate attacks on Unguwar Baki village and Sheme town in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the first attack occurred on February 27 at about 5:30 p.m. when about 200 heavily armed bandits stormed Unguwar Baki village, firing sporadically.
The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, the police and the vigilante and swiftly mobilized to engage the attackers in a fierce gun battle. The security forces forced the bandits to retreat into the bush, but not before suffering casualties.
Among the fallen security personnel were Inspector Mainasara Usman (and Corporal Abubakar Iliyasu of the 27 Police Mobile Force (PMF), who were on special duty at Kadisau village. The attackers carted away one AK-47 rifle and one Type 06 rifle along with 60 rounds of live ammunition.
Additionally, four civilians, including Jibrin Yahuza, a staff member of the Katsina State Water Corporation (KSCWC), were killed in the attack. Intelligence sources revealed that the bandits also suffered heavy losses as they fled with several dead bodies on their motorcycles.
“The bandits faced strong resistance from security forces, and many of them were neutralized. Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing criminals and recover the stolen rifles.” Said a Security source involved in the battle.
Five Kidnapped in Sheme Attack, Vigilante Leader Missing
In a separate attack on Sheme town, bandits armed with sophisticated weapons stormed the community around 1:50 a.m. on February 28, firing indiscriminately.
The joint operatives were again deployed to counter the attack. Upon sighting security forces, the bandits fled into the nearby Shawu Forest, taking at least five kidnapped victims with them.
During the exchange, a local vigilante member, Ado Isiyaku, 40, sustained a gunshot wound to the stomach and was rushed to Sheme Primary Health Center, where he is responding to treatment.
Meanwhile, the commander of the local vigilante group, Hassan Bajoga Sheme, 45, has been declared missing, with security forces launching a search-and-rescue operation to locate him.
Authorities have assured residents that efforts are being intensified to track down the attackers and rescue the abducted victims.
“We are actively pursuing the criminals. Additional troops have been deployed, and we will ensure these terrorists face justice.”he said.
Bandits Kill Police Officers, Civilians in Katsina Attack, Abduct Five in Separate Raid
Bandits ambush C-Watch operatives in Katsina, kill 8, burn patrol vehicles
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have ambushed operatives of the C-Watch security outfit in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing eight persons and setting two patrol vehicles ablaze.
The incident happened late Friday night when gunmen invaded a village near Dandume around midnight.
Residents said C-Watch operatives responded to a distress call and rescued eight villagers who had earlier sustained gunshot injuries during the attack.
However, on their way back, the operatives reportedly ran into an ambush by the bandits, who opened fire on them, killing the rescued victims and burning two patrol vehicles belonging to the security outfit.
Bandits ambush C-Watch operatives in Katsina, kill 8, burn patrol vehicles
Troops barbecued scores of bandits in Kankara, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have eliminated scores bandits in ongoing clearance operations in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Zagazola learnt that the operations, which began on Friday, targeted multiple bandit hideouts in the area.
The sources said the troops, supported by other security components, engaged the criminals in sustained firepower, leading to the neutralisation of an undisclosed number of them.
“The operations are still ongoing, with troops pursuing fleeing bandits into the forest corridors,” one of the sources said.
Military authorities are yet to issue an official statement as at press time.
Troops barbecued scores of bandits in Kankara, Katsina
Zulum Visits Families of 63 Borno Residents Killed by Boko Haram
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has visited Darajamal, a community in Bama, to condole with families of the 63 people killed by Boko Haram insurgents on Friday night.
The victims comprise 5 soldiers and about 58 civilians that were earlier displaced by the insurgents but have been resettled in Darajamal for two months now.
Zulum, visibly moved by the incident, met with community leaders and consoled the bereaved families. He expressed grief and condemned the brutal attack in the strongest terms.
Speaking to newsmen, the governor said, “We are here to commiserate with the people of Darajamal over what happened last night that has claimed the lives of many people. It is very sad. This community was settled a few months ago and they go about their normal activities, but unfortunately, they experienced Boko Haram attack last night. Our visit is to commiserate with them and build their resilience.”
On the casualties, the Governor said, “at this moment we have confirmed that 63 people lost their lives, both civilians and military, although the civilian casualties are more. Close to about 60 civilians and 5 soldiers lost their lives.”
Governor Zulum, while noting the challenges faced in the fight against insecurity, also called for the immediate deployment of the newly trained Forest Guards to complement the military in safeguarding vulnerable communities.
He said, “We have to take note that the numerical strength of the military is not enough to cover everywhere, so far so good, two sets of Forest Guards have been trained, therefore one of the solutions that we need to implement immediately is to deploy the trained Forest Guards to most of the locations that are vulnerable, they will protect the forest and communities.”
Also, the Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, whose constituency Darajamal falls under, has condemned the attack, describing it as a crime against humanity.
He expressed his commitment to supporting Governor Babagana Umara Zulum through legislative backing to restore peace in Borno State.
Zulum Visits Families of 63 Borno Residents Killed by Boko Haram
Bandits ambush C-Watch operatives in Katsina, kill 8, burn patrol vehicles
Troops barbecued scores of bandits in Kankara, Katsina
Zulum Visits Families of 63 Borno Residents Killed by Boko Haram
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