By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau –
The police tactical operatives from the Zamfara State Command in collaboration with the other security agencies have repelled large number of armed bandits who came to Shinkafi Town in their hundreds with intent to attack the innocent people of the area.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Mohammed Shehu, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Gusau
SP Shehu explained that the bandits who were from the camp of a notorious bandits kingpin, “TURJI” were heavily engaged to a gun duel by the Joint security forces stationed in Shinkafi to safeguard the lives and properties of the communities.
“At the end of the gun battle that lasted for hours, one of the bandits was fatally injured, while others escaped with possible bullet wounds”. The police spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, The Commissioner of Police, CP Ayuba Elkanah, has directed the immediate deployment of the more security operatives to complement the existing security arrangements, that will curtail any further attack by the bandits.
CP Elkanah, further, commended the resilience of the operatives and charged them to sustain the tempo so that the state can be adequately protected.
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