- The incident occurred in Korogo village, Daddara, Jibia LGA of Katsina State on August 15, 2023
- Hoodlums invaded the village, shooting indiscriminately and stealing animals
The Katsina State Police Command has reported that its law enforcement personnel successfully neutralized suspected terrorists, resulting in the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and 110 rounds of 7.62MM live ammunition.
Additionally, the authorities managed to reclaim 60 sheep that had been stolen by the criminals.
In a statement provided by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, it was revealed that these hoodlums carried out a large-scale attack on Korogo village via Daddara, Jibia LGA of Katsina State on August 15, 2023. During the incident, they fired shots indiscriminately and absconded with several animals.
Promptly responding to the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Jibia mobilized a team of police officers to the location. A fierce exchange of gunfire ensued between the law enforcement team and the bandits, ultimately compelling the criminals to abandon their criminal pursuits and escape into the surrounding bush.
However, while combing the scene, ASP Sadiq said, “the neutralized body of one of the suspected terrorists, sixty (60) rustled sheep, as well as one AK-47 rifle with one hundred and ten (110) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, were recovered. Investigation is ongoing.”
The incident unfolded between 9:30 pm and 10 pm on Monday within Hayi community situated in the Maru Local Government Area of the state.
As per a source, the attackers arrived at the scene on approximately three motorcycles, underlining the audacity of the assault.
“After invading Haji Isiya’s residence, they thereafter abducted him before any intervention could come from the security personnel.
“The armed bandits, who were dressed in hijab, left immediately with Isiya, and were reported to have been seen at Karakkai axis. Only God knows where they eventually took him to.
“But security agencies have already launched an investigation into the incident. They will surely facilitate his rescue,” he said.