Troops repel bandit attack in Katsina, rescue kidnap victims

Troops repel bandit attack in Katsina, rescue kidnap victims

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police and Community Watch Corps, have repelled an armed bandit attack in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Sources said that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when armed bandits invaded Gago and Ruwan Dorawa villages, kidnapping two residents, Labaran Jalli, 35, and Umma Sabon Gero, 30, and injuring others.

“During the attack, one Labiru Umaru, 40, of Gago village, and two members of the Community Watch Corps, Abba Mohammed, 30, and Suleman Shuaibu, 35, sustained gunshot injuries.

“The troops supported by the Police and vigilantes, mobilised to the scene and engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel, forcing them to retreat.

“The injured victims were immediately taken to the General Hospital, Dutsinma, for medical attention, while efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators and rescue the abducted victims,” the command said.

The troops assured residents that Operation FANSAN YANMA troops and other security agencies would sustain patrols to restore peace and stability in the area.

Troops repel bandit attack in Katsina, rescue kidnap victims