A joint security team in Katsina State, has neutralised five suspected bandits and recovered their seven operational motorcycles in Wori village, Dandume Local Government Area.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Friday in Katsina.
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He said that the operation was carried out by the police, in collaboration with the military, Department of State Services (DSS), Community Watch Corps, and the vigilante.
Aliyu said: “On April 10, at about 4:15 a.m., based on credible intelligence, the DPO Dandume Division, led a team of joint operatives to a suspected bandit’s route at Dutsen Wori village, Dandume LGA.
“In a daring operation, the joint security team successfully ambushed a group of suspected armed bandits along the route.
“The ambush resulted in the neutralisation of five suspected bandits and recovery of seven operational motorcycles used to carry out their nefarious activities.”
Similarly, on the same date based on information received from the DSS on suspected armed bandit activities at Unguwar Adam and Unguwar Judo villages, Danmusa LGA.
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The DPO Danmusa, he said, quickly mobilised and led a joint team of police operatives, Community Watch Corps, and local vigilante to the scene.
He added that the team engaged the criminals in a gun duel, which resulted in dislodging the bandits.
According to the PPRO, after the encounter, three suspected bandits’ informants and logistics suppliers were apprehended.
He added that two operational motorcycles and two bicycles were recovered by the team during the operation.
The PPRO added that efforts were being intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, commended the high level of professionalism, synergy and dedication exhibited by the joint security team.
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“These operations demonstrated the commitment of the command and the sister security agencies in the state to maintaining peace and security,” Aliyu qouted CP Shehu as saying.
He further reiterated that the command, under his stewardship remained vigilant and determined to tackle the menace of banditry, ensuring the safety and security of citizens of the state.
