No fewer than two security officials have been reportedly killed during an encounter with bandits terrorising Jibia Local Government Area of Kastina State.
Five persons were said to had sustained gunshot injuries in the attacks that was launched on Thursday November 7 on Ka’ida, Unguwar One Boy, and Danmarke quarters, all in Jibia Township, Jibia LGA, Katsina State
It was learnt that the security personnel comprised a member of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps, and one vigilante member died in simultaneous coordinated attacks carried out by the hoodlums in three quarters in Jibia Township.
ASP Abubakar Sadiq, spokesman of the State Police Command who confirmed the incidence in a statement on Friday noted that the injured persons were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
The PPRO explained that the Command, in collaboration with the military, members of the state community watch corps, and vigilantes, successfully foiled the attacks where, the swift response of the joint security team led by the DPO Jibia repelled the attackers, resulting in a fierce gun duel 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 as the operation resulted in the successful rescue of sixteen (16) victims trapped by the bandits.
“Further development will be communicated in due course, please,” police spokesman said.
He said the Command, in collaboration with sister security agencies, is working closely with all relevant stakeholders to intensifying efforts to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators of this dastardly act.
“The state Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Musa, reassured the general public of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and properties.”