By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
Security forces in Katsina State, Northern Nigeria, have announced the killing of 30 bandits following a counter-operation in Faskari Local Government Area.
The action came in response to attacks launched by the terrorists on three villages within the state on Tuesday.
The bandits had targeted the villages of Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon Layi.
This prompted a coordinated response involving ground troops from the police and army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force.
The joint operation successfully neutralized 30 terrorists.
However, the engagement resulted in the loss of five security personnel and one civilian.Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, confirmed the success.
He stated that security forces, acting on prior intelligence about the bandits’ planned attack, deployed personnel from Dandume and the Nigerian Air Force to intercept the assailants.
“After a prolonged gunfight involving ground and air assets,” Mu’azu said, “the bandits’ attempted attack was successfully repelled.”
Katsina State is located in Nigeria’s troubled North-West region, which has endured persistent bandit attacks leading to significant loss of lives and property.