A joint team of security personnel has neutralised 30 suspected bandits, following a series of coordinated counter-operations in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the security agents included Police Mobile Force, Nigerian army and Nigerian Air Force components confronted the gunmen during an attack on Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon Layi communities in Faskari council.
The unfortunate incident which happened on Wednesday, claimed lives of five security agents.
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Addressing newsmen after the incident, Katsina State Commissioner for Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mua’zu, noted that the criminal elements were repelled, following intelligence report by concern citizen.
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He said: “Upon receiving intelligence of these attacks, the security forces were immediately mobilised. Additional reinforcements from Dandume and the Nigerian Air Force were swiftly deployed to the affected areas.
“After intense confrontations, our gallant security forces successfully repelled the attackers, forcing them to retreat.
“No fewer than 30 of the criminals were neutralized through coordinated air strikes as they attempted to escape.
“While we celebrate the bravery of our security personnel, we mourn the loss of heroes who paid the ultimate price in defending our communities.”
The fallen heroes include three policemen, identified as Inspector Suleiman Ibrahim, Inspector Bello Bala, and Corporal Mohammed Lawal.
