{"id":159078,"date":"2025-04-11T21:51:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T20:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/security-forces-kill-five-bandits-arrest-informants-in-katsina-operations"},"modified":"2025-04-15T12:50:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T11:50:06","slug":"security-forces-kill-five-bandits-arrest-informants-in-katsina-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/security-forces-kill-five-bandits-arrest-informants-in-katsina-operations","title":{"rendered":"Security forces kill five bandits, arrest informants in Katsina operations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Katsina State Police Command, in collaboration with the military, Department of State Services (DSS), Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), and local vigilantes, has successfully neutralized five suspected bandits and arrested three individuals suspected of being informants during coordinated security operations.<\/p>\n<p>According to DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the operations took place on April 10, 2025, in the Dandume and Danmusa local government areas of Katsina State.<\/p>\n<p>The operations followed credible intelligence, leading to an ambush on bandits at Dutsen Wori Village at around 4:15 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>During the operation, five armed bandits were killed, and seven motorcycles, four Honda cars, and three Boxer motorcycles, believed to have been used in criminal activities, were recovered.<\/p>\n<p>Later that morning, another operation took place in Unguwar Adam and Unguwar Judo villages of Danmusa LGA. Here, a gun duel broke out, resulting in the dislodging of the bandits.<\/p>\n<p>Three informants, allegedly providing logistical support to the bandits, were arrested, and two motorcycles and two bicycles were seized.<\/p>\n<p>The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, commended the operatives for their professionalism and coordination, affirming the commitment to restoring peace and security in the state.<\/p>\n<p>He urged the public to continue sharing timely and credible information with security agencies, emphasizing the importance of swift responses in the fight against banditry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Katsina State Police Command, in collaboration with the military, Department of State Services (DSS), Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), and local vigilantes, has successfully neutralized five suspected bandits and arrested three individuals suspected of being informants during coordinated security operations. 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