Police authorities in Katsina State have foiled a banditry attack on communities in Dandume Local Government Area of the State and arrested one suspected bandit as well as rescued two injured residents.
The incident occurred late Tuesday at about 10pm, when heavily armed terrorists reportedly stormed Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages.
DSP Abubakar Sadiq, the spokesman of the command, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen.
He said a distress call alerted security operatives to the attack, prompting an immediate response.
The Divisional Police Officer in Dandume swiftly mobilised a team of operatives to the affected communities, where they engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle.
The statement reads: “The Katsina State Police Command has successfully repelled a bandits’ attack on Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages, Dandume LGA, and arrested one suspected bandit.
“On April 28th, 2026, at about 10:00 pm, a distress call was received that a large number of heavily armed bandits had invaded the villages. Upon receipt of the report, the DPO Dandume swiftly mobilised police teams and responded to the scene.
“Upon arrival, the teams tactically engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel and repelled the attack, forcing the bandits to abandon their mission and flee in disarray with suspected casualties. During the operation, one of the bandits was successfully arrested.
“Unfortunately, the bandits shot and injured two residents. The victims were promptly rushed to the nearest hospital for immediate medical attention and are currently responding to treatment.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Ali Umar Fage, psc(+), mnips, while commending the gallantry and prompt response of the DPO and his team, further directed a thorough investigation and manhunt for the fleeing suspects.
“Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and support the command with credible information. Report suspicious persons or movements to the nearest police station or via the command’s emergency lines: 08156977777 or 07072722539″.
