The Katsina State Police Command has stated it foiled a terrorist assault at Buraji and Sabon Sara communities in Matazu native authorities space of the state and rescued 21 kidnapped ladies and youngsters.
A press release signed by the command’s spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, stated additionally they recovered 20 rustled cows throughout the operation carried out primarily based on a misery name that the terrorists on bikes had been capturing sporadically in the group.
He stated; “On receipt of the data, the Area Commander, Dutsinma, ACP Mohammad Makama, led a workforce that blocked their exit route at Gandun Sarki village, engaged them in a fierce gun duel and efficiently rescued all of the 21 kidnapped victims and recovered 20 rustled cows.
“Many terrorists were killed and some escaped with gunshot wounds. Tactical teams are still combing the area to recover their dead bodies and/or arrest the injured terrorists. Investigation is ongoing.”