Police repel bandit attack in Katsina, arrest suspect
Three to four sentences introducing the story. DSP Abubakar Sadiq confirmed that police in Katsina State foiled a bandit attack on Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages in Dandume Local Government Area. The police responded swiftly to a distress call, engaging the attackers in a gun battle and arresting one suspect. Two residents were injured during the incident and are receiving medical treatment. CP Ali Umar Fage praised the officers' actions and called for public vigilance.
What happened
- The Katsina State Police Command repelled a bandit attack on Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages in Dandume LGA.
- April 28, 2026, at about 10:00 p.m., a distress call reported heavily armed bandits invading the villages.
- Police teams engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, forcing them to flee and abandoning their mission.
- One suspected bandit was arrested, while two residents were shot and injured by the attackers.
- CP Ali Umar Fage directed a thorough investigation and urged the public to report suspicious activities.
