- He added that the swift response of the joint security team led by the DPO Jibia repelled the attackers resulting in a fierce gun duel that lasted for over an hour
Suspected terrorists have killed two security officials in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The deceased are a member of the State Community Watch Corps and one vigilante member.
Five persons were also said to have sustained gunshot injuries in the coordinated attacks carried out by the terrorists in three quarters in Jibia township on Thursday November 7.
It was gathered that the hoodlums launched the simultaneous attacks at about 2115 hrs (9:15 pm), on Ka’ida, Unguwar One Boy, and Danmarke quarters, all in Jibia township, Jibia LGA, Katsina State.
The state police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, who confirmed the incident on Friday in a statement, disclosed that the injured persons were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Abubakar said said the Command, in collaboration with the military, members of the state community watch corps, and vigilantes, successfully foiled the attacks.
He added that the swift response of the joint security team led by the DPO Jibia repelled the attackers resulting in a fierce gun duel that lasted for over an hour.
“The superior firepower and tactical advantage of the joint security team eventually forced the bandits to retreat with unspecified casualties as the operation resulted in the successful rescue of sixteen (16) victims trapped by the bandits.
“Further development will be communicated in due course, please,” the police spokesman said.
According to him, the Command in conjunction with sister security agencies, is working closely with all relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators of the dastardly act.
The State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Musa, reassured the general public of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and properties.