By Mohammad Tijjani
The Police Command in Kaduna State says its operatives have repelled a bandits’ attack in the state, neutralising two suspects and recovering firearms.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday in Kaduna.
Hassan said that on Jan. 11, at about 9:30 a.m., the command received credible intelligence that a syndicate of armed bandits, led by one Kachalla Sanusi Bajira, was mobilising to attack residents of Idissu Village.
According to him, the bandit leader had imposed an illegal levy on the community, which residents failed to pay.
He said that following the community’s inability to comply, Bajira threatened to unleash violence on the villagers.
“Upon receipt of the information, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to move to the area,” Hassan said.
He added that the OC promptly led a team of operatives, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), to Idisu Village, Idisu Ward, Bayan Kogi axis of Giwa Local Government Area.
Hassan said that on arrival, the operatives discovered that the bandits had laid an ambush.
“Upon sighting the police, the bandits engaged the team in a gun duel. However, the attackers were overpowered by the superior firepower of the police operatives.
“This resulted in the neutralisation of two bandits, while others fled into the surrounding bushes,” he said.
He disclosed that during the operation, two firearms and five rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the fleeing bandits.
Hassan said the Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, commended the gallantry and professionalism of the operatives involved in repelling the attack.
He added that the CP reassured the public of the command’s unwavering commitment to sustaining aggressive and intelligence-driven operations against banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes.
He warned criminals that Kaduna State would not be a safe haven for them. (NAN)