Terrorist killed as police repulse assault in Katsina.

Terrorist killed as police repulse assault in Katsina.

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have repelled an attack along Sabuwa – Mararabar Yakawada road, in Sabuwa Local Government Area of the state.

 

Spokesperson of the command, SP Gambo Isah, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, said one of the terrorists was confirmed dead while others may have died while escaping or were seriously wounded.

 

“Today 14/09/2022 at about 01445hrs, a distress call was received that terrorists numbering thirty (30), on motorcycles, armed with AK 47 rifles, blocked Sabuwa – Mararabar Yakawada road, Sabuwa LGA of Katsina state, with intent to commit armed robbery and kidnapping,” the statement read.

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“On receipt of the report, DPO Sabuwa Division, led tactical unit to the area and engaged the hoodlums into a fierce gun duel. The team successfully repelled the terrorists from their heinous mission.

 

“In the course of scanning the scene, a terrorist was neutralized, one (1) AK 47 rifle and four (4) of their operational motorcycles were recovered.

“It is feared that many terrorists were neutralized and/or escaped the scene with gun shots wounds. Investigation is ongoing.”