TWO security officials comprising a member of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps, and one vigilante member lost their lives in an encounter with armed bandits terrorising Jibia Local Government Area of the State.
As a result of the simultaneous coordinated attacks carried out by the hoodlums in three quarters in Jibia Township on Thursday November 7, five persons sustained gunshot injuries.
The hoodlums launched the attacks at about 2115 hrs (9:15 pm), on Ka’ida, Unguwar One Boy, and Danmarke quarters, all in Jibia Township, Jibia LGA, Katsina State.
The spokesman of the State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq confirmed the incidence on Friday in a statement, saying the injured persons were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
He said, the Command, in collaboration with the military, members of the state community watch corps, and vigilantes, successfully foiled the attacks where, the swift response of the joint security team led by the DPO Jibia repelled the attackers, resulting in a fierce gun duel that lasted for over an hour.
“The superior firepower and tactical advantage of the joint security team eventually forced the bandits to retreat with unspecified casualties as the operation resulted in the successful rescue of sixteen (16) victims trapped by the bandits.
“Further development will be communicated in due course, please,” police spokesman said.
He said the Command, in collaboration with sister security agencies, is working closely with all relevant stakeholders to intensifying efforts to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators of this dastardly act.
The State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Musa, reassured the general public of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and properties.
He further urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following command’s emergency numbers: 0815 967 7777 and 0707 272 2539.
