The Katsina State Police Command, in a joint operation with sister agencies have killed five armed bandits during a fierce battle in Dutsen Wori village, Dandume LGA, Katsina state.
The sister agencies the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps, KSCWC, and the vigilante.
DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Katsina on Friday.
According to him, on April 10th, 2025, at about 0415 hrs, based on credible intelligence, the DPO Dandume Division led a team of joint operatives to a suspected bandit’s route at Dutsen Wori village, Dandume LGA, Katsina State.
“In a daring operation, the joint security team successfully ambushed a group of suspected armed bandits’ along the route. This resulted in the neutralization of five suspected armed bandits and the recovery of seven operational motorcycles (4 Hondas and 3 Boxers), which were being used by the bandits to carry out their nefarious activities”.
Similarly, he added that, on the same date at about 0700 hrs, based on information received from the Department of State Service (DSS) on suspected armed bandit activities at Unguwar Adam and Unguwar Judo villages, Danmusa LGA, the DPO Danmusa quickly mobilised and led a joint team of police operatives, Katsina State Community Watch Corps, and local vigilantes to the scene.
“A gun duel ensued which resulted in the dislodging of the bandit’s hideout. Three suspected informants to the bandits, who were providing information and logistical support to the bandits, were arrested, while two operational motorcycles and two bicycles were also recovered during the operation”.
DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu however maintained that efforts are being intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, in a swift response, commended the high level of professionalism, synergy and dedication to duty exhibited by the joint security team.
“These operations demonstrate the commitment of the command in collaboration with sister security agencies in the state to maintaining peace and security” the CP added.
He therefore reiterated that the command under his stewardship remains vigilant and determined to tackle the menace of banditry, ensuring the safety and security of citizens of the state.Katsina Police, Sister Agencies Neutralize 5 Bandits, Recover Operational Vehicles
