The Katsina State Police Command has thwarted a bandit attack on communities in Dandume Local Government Area, arresting one suspected bandit and rescuing two injured residents.
The incident happened late Tuesday around 10:00 p.m., when heavily armed bandits reportedly stormed Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, and shared with journalists on Wednesday.
He explained that a distress call notified security operatives of the attack, triggering a swift response. The Divisional Police Officer in Dandume quickly assembled a team of operatives who moved to the affected areas, where they confronted the attackers in an intense gunfight.
According to the statement, “The Katsina State Police Command has successfully repelled a bandits’ attack on Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages, Dandume LGA, and arrested one suspected bandit.
“On April 28th, 2026, at about 10:00 pm, a distress call was received that a large number of heavily armed bandits had invaded the villages. Upon receipt of the report, the DPO Dandume swiftly mobilised police teams and responded to the scene.
“Upon arrival, the teams tactically engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel and repelled the attack, forcing the bandits to abandon their mission and flee in disarray with suspected casualties. During the operation, one of the bandits was successfully arrested.
“Unfortunately, the bandits shot and injured two residents. The victims were promptly rushed to the nearest hospital for immediate medical attention and are currently responding to treatment.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Ali Umar Fage, psc(+), mnips, while commending the gallantry and prompt response of the DPO and his team, further directed a thorough investigation and manhunt for the fleeing suspects.
“Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and support the command with credible information. Report suspicious persons or movements to the nearest police station or via the command’s emergency lines: 08156977777 or 07072722539,” the statement read.
