No fewer than 45 terrorists terrorising Katsina state have been killed by the troops of the Nigerian Army. Sadly, the country also lost an Army Captain and two soldiers during the gun battle with the criminals in Danmusa Local Government Area of the state.
The North west state is one of the epicenters of banditry and terrorism in the country as security agencies struggle to contain the activities of the criminals.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mua’zu, the terrorists were neutralized by the soldiers during a clearance operation on Friday.
Mua’zu said the troops relied on credible intelligence before launching the onslaught against the criminals leading to the killing of at least 45 bandits.
Part of the statement: “Among those killed was Alti, the nephew and second-in-command to the notorious bandit leader, Adamu Alieru. Also eliminated was another top bandit known as Damale.
“The clash began when bandits from Zamfara State, armed with sophisticated weapons and riding on motorcycles, attacked Alhazawa village in Musawa LGA on March 5. They came to steal cattle.
“However, community members and repentant bandits from the area fought back. Four bandits were killed, and all the rustled cows were recovered and returned to their owners.
“Seeking revenge, the bandits returned in large numbers on March 6. They ran into soldiers attached to the Army’s Forward Operating Base in Dan Ali while heading towards Musawa LGA near Maidabino A ward.
“What followed was an intense and fierce battle. The Army successfully neutralised all 45 bandits.
“However, the victory came at a cost. Captain Paul Hassan and two other soldiers lost their lives in the encounter.
“On behalf of the State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, the government and the people of Katsina, I commend the bravery and sacrifice of our soldiers. Their actions have saved countless lives and disrupted the operations of these dangerous criminals.
“We also extend condolences to the families of the deceased military personnel.
“Our security forces remain alert and will continue to pursue these criminals wherever they go. We will not rest until peace is fully restored to every corner of Katsina State,” the statement said.
The magazine report that the development comes on the heels of attack on an Internally Displaced Persons, IDP camp in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State by Boko Haram/ ISWAP terrorists on Wednesday, the terrorists also abducted over 100 women and children. According to report, no fewer than nine soldiers were also killed by the terrorists during the attack.
The incident has sent shock waves across the country as it coincides with the ongoing Ramadan fast.
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