Police in Katsina said on Wednesday that many terrorists were feared killed when they foiled a terrorist attack on Yasore Village, Batsari LGA, Katsina State.
However, the command’s spokesperson, SP Gambo Isah, stated that only the remains of two of the hoodlums have been recovered, and that the search for others in nearby bushes is still ongoing.
In addition, two ITEL GSM phones, five magazines, 27 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, two AK-47 rifles, a number of criminal charms, and a black bag were found.
Narrating the incident to journalists at the command’s headquarters, SP Gambo said the DPO Batsari Division, led a combined team of police and vigilante group, immediately it received the distress call and engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel, foiling the attack on the community.
Consequently, the command appealed to members of the communities around the area to report to the nearest police station any person found or seen with a suspected injury.
The Katsina State Commissioner of Police, in charge of elections, CP Kolo Yusuf, commended the efforts of the Police and the vigilante for their uncommon display of courage, gallantry and professionalism in dealing with the hoodlums.