Security operatives neutralise 12 bandits, recover weapons, livestock in Katsina
Security operatives accept as true with neutralised 12 suspected bandits and recovered weapons and farm animals right through a joint operation within the Kurfi-Safana dwelling of Katsina Notify.
The operation followed an early morning attack on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Rahamawa village in Charanchi Native Council. The bandits rustled 22 cattle and severely injured a resident, 60-365 days-ragged Alhaji Danmalam.
The exclaim’s Commissioner for Interior Security and Dwelling Affairs, Dr Nasiru Muazu, acknowledged in a commentary the outdated day that the operation, which alive to police, military, vigilantes, and community uncover about teams, ended in a fierce gun fight at Dutsen Falale within the Kurfi-Safana enclave.
“The Katsina Notify authorities announces the a hit neutralisation of 12 armed bandits right through a joint safety operation within the Kurfi-Safana dwelling,” the commentary read.
Muazu disclosed that 5 AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and all 22 rustled cattle were recovered right throughout the operation. Then yet again, a vigilante member misplaced his existence, and a soldier sustained accidents and is receiving medication.
Tragically, Danmalam, the preliminary sufferer of the attack, succumbed to his accidents on the Fundamental Health Centre in Charanchi.
“On behalf of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda and the individuals of Katsina Notify, we sympathise with the families of the deceased and pray to Allah to grant them Al-jannatul Firdaus,” Muazu acknowledged.
He added that the operation underscores the exclaim’s dedication to retaining lives and property, assuring the public that investigations are ongoing and further updates will be equipped.
