Two security officials, including a member of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and one vigilante, lost their lives in a confrontation with armed bandits terrorising the Jibia Local Government Area of the State.
As a result of the simultaneous, coordinated attacks carried out by the assailants in three quarters of Jibia Township on Thursday, 7th November, five individuals sustained gunshot injuries.
The attackers launched their assaults around 2115 hours (9:15 pm) on the Ka’ida, Unguwar One Boy, and Danmarke quarters, all within Jibia Township, Jibia LGA, Katsina State.
The State Police Command spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, noting that the injured individuals were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
He stated that the Command, in collaboration with the military, the community watch corps, and vigilantes, successfully thwarted the attacks. The swift response of the joint security team, led by the DPO of Jibia, repelled the assailants, leading to an intense gun battle 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, while the operation successfully rescued sixteen (16) victims trapped by the bandits.
“Further updates will be provided in due course,” the police spokesman said.
He added that the Command, working alongside other security agencies, is closely collaborating with all relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts in apprehending the perpetrators of this heinous act.
The State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Musa, reassured the public of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
He further urged citizens to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency numbers: 0815 967 7777 and 0707 272 2539.