After a series of synchronized counter-operations in Katsina State's Faskari Local Government Area, a combined team of security personnel is said to have neutralized 30 bandits.  

In a coordinated assault on the settlements of Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon Layi in Faskari council yesterday, the Police Mobile Force, PMF, operatives, military soldiers, and Nigerian Air Force components engaged highly armed bandits.  

In a coordinated assault on the settlements of Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon Layi in Faskari council yesterday, the Police Mobile Force, PMF, operatives, military soldiers, and Nigerian Air Force components engaged highly armed bandits.  

In a statement released yesterday, Dr. Nasir Mua'zu, the State Commissioner for the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, announced that the attackers had been successfully repelled.

He said: “Upon receiving intelligence of these attacks, the security forces were immediately mobilised. Additional reinforcements from Dandume and the Nigerian Air Force were swiftly deployed to the affected areas. After intense confrontations, our gallant security forces successfully repelled the attackers, forcing them to retreat.

“No fewer than 30 of the criminals were neutralized through coordinated air strikes as they attempted to escape.

“While we celebrate the bravery of our security personnel, we mourn the loss of heroes who paid the ultimate price in defending our communities,” he added.

Three members of the Police Mobile Force, Corporal Mohammed Lawal, Inspector Bello Bala, and Inspector Suleiman Ibrahim, are among the dead heroes.  

Aliyu Sa'adu, a civilian from Kadisau village, also perished.  He claimed that two troops gave their lives in Sabon Layi and that Ya'u Aliyu, another soldier, was hurt and is presently undergoing medical care.

“Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and their families will receive full government support during this difficult time,” he assured.