Security operatives engage Katsina bandits in gun duel, recover cows, goats, others
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A joint security operation early Sunday morning in Jibia and Danmusa Local Government Areas of Katsina State has led to the recovery of 102 domestic animals from bandits after a gun duel.
The security operatives including the police, troops of the Nigeria Army and vigilante, stormed Kadoji and Megezoji villages in Jibia and Danmusa councils respectively in the early hours of Sunday where they dislodged the bandits and recovered the rustled animals from their camps.
The spokesman for the Katsina Police Command, SP Gambo Isah confirmed the development on Monday morning.
He explained that the operation was based on credible information on the activities of bandits in their camps located in the two communities.
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Isah added that after a fierce gun battle, security operatives were able to subdue the bandits and recovered 43 cows; 47 goats and twelve sheep.
However, he did not reveal whether any arrest was made.
