How Nigerian Army killed 7 bandits, seized 4 motorcycles after 2-hour battle – Katsina Govt

The Katsina State Government has praised Nigerian Army troops for a major breakthrough in Baba village, Kankara Local Government Area, where seven armed bandits were killed and four motorcycles seized during a fierce two-hour gun battle.

In a statement issued on Friday, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, said the operation was conducted on Thursday, August 21, 2024, following reliable intelligence about the movement of criminals terrorizing farming communities in the area.

“Acting swiftly, troops engaged the bandits in a decisive operation, neutralizing seven of them while the rest fled with gunshot wounds. Four motorcycles used for their operations were also recovered during the mission.

“This success comes as part of the ongoing military operations across frontline local government areas aimed at dismantling criminal hideouts and restoring peace for farming activities during this rainy season,” the statement said.

The government commended the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their bravery and professionalism in protecting lives and property.

“As Government, we remain committed to supporting security agencies with logistics, intelligence sharing, and community-based collaborations to sustain the momentum against banditry. We assure citizens that every effort is being made to secure lives and livelihoods across Katsina State.

“We call on residents, particularly in rural communities, to continue providing timely information to security agencies to aid ongoing operations. Together, we will defeat these criminal elements and restore lasting peace to our state,” the statement added.