The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps’ Agro Rangers successfully thwarted an assault by suspected bandits on the Federal Government’s grain silo in the Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State.
NSCDC spokesperson, Mr. Buhari Hamisu, revealed in a statement on Sunday that the attack occurred on April 6 around 1 am.
The bandits aimed to sabotage the silo and kidnap its manager, Mr. Lawal Shitu-Yar’adua. However, the Agro Rangers swiftly responded, engaging the bandits in a fierce two-hour gun battle.
“The valiant operatives overpowered the criminals, who scaled the rear fence of the reserve and escaped with serious injuries.
“The silo was not damaged, nor did the criminals succeed in their nefarious act,” the NSCDC spokesman added.
Hamisu said the NSCDC had detailed more personnel to the location and increased the firepower of the operatives to prevent a recurrence of such an attack.
According to him, the silo is used to store grains being distributed to the people of Katsina, Zamfara, and Sokoto states.
“The command remains dedicated towards promoting safety and security for the good people of the state and Nigeria as a whole, as well as providing adequate protection of critical national assets and infrastructure,” he added.