Police foil bandits’ attack in Katsina, arrest suspect

The Katsina State Police Command says it has repelled an onslaught by equipped bandits connected 2 communities successful Dandume Local Government Area and arrested a suspected subordinate of the gang.

The Command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this successful a connection connected Wednesday, noting that the incidental occurred connected April 28, 2026, astatine astir 10:00 p.m.

According to him, equipped bandits invaded Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages, prompting a swift effect aft a distress telephone was received.

Aliyu said the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, successful Dandume mobilised operatives to the scene, wherever they engaged the attackers successful a weapon duel and successfully repelled the assault.

He added that 1 fishy was arrested during the operation, portion respective of the attackers fled with injuries.

The spokesperson further disclosed that 2 residents sustained gunshot injuries during the onslaught and were taken to a adjacent infirmary for treatment.

He urged residents of the country to stay vigilant and proceed to supply credible accusation to information agencies to assistance ongoing operations.

Police foil bandits’ onslaught successful Katsina, apprehension suspect