Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed two security officials comprising a member of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and one vigilante member in Jibia Local Government Area of the State.
Five persons also sustained gunshot injuries as a result of the simultaneous coordinated attacks carried out by the hoodlums in three quarters in Jibia township on Thursday November 7.
It was gathered that 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 state police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq confirmed the incident on Friday in a statement, saying the injured persons were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Abubakar said 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,” the police spokesman said.
According to him, the Command in conjunction with sister security agencies, is working closely with all relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators of the dastardly act.
The State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Musa, reassured the general public of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and properties.
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