The Katsina State command of the Nigeria Police Force has successfully thwarted an attempted assault by armed bandits along the Dutsinma-Kurfi road in the Dutsinma local government area of the State.
In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, it was reported that the incident took place in the early hours of Sunday, February 23, 2025, when alleged bandits targeted personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on duty.
He indicated that after receiving an emergency call at approximately 12:57 am, officers from the Dutsinma Divisional Police Headquarters promptly rushed to the location.
A firefight broke out, compelling the bandits to retreat, with some sustaining injuries from gunfire.
While searching the vicinity, security forces found the body of one suspected bandit who had been neutralized.
The police have stepped up efforts to capture the suspects who escaped as investigations are ongoing.
The Police Command, therefore, reassured the community of its steadfast dedication to protecting lives and property throughout the State.
