Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command on Monday engaged bandits in a gun duel in Safana Local Government Area of the state.
It was learnt that at about 1am, the Area Commander, Dutsinma, led “Operation Puff Adder” operatives to Habul Mountain, on the fringes of Rugu forest, Safana LGA of Katsina State, based on the report that bandits in their numbers, armed with AK 47 rifles, attacked Gammo village, Safana and kidnapped one Hafsatu Idris, 55.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Gambo Isah, disclosed this in a statement.
According to the PPRO, the police laid siege at the possible escape route of the bandits and there was a gun battle.
Isah said: “The team laid siege at the possible escape route of the bandits.
“Fortunately, at about 04:20hrs, the bandits followed through the route and consequently, there was exchange of gun fire.
“The team succeeded in rescuing the kidnapped victim and also recovered two unregistered Bajaj motorcycles.
“Many of the bandits escaped into the forest with bullets wounds as there were traces of blood stains left at the scene.
“Police teams are presently combing the forest with a view to recover died bodies and/or arrest the wounded bandits.
“Investigation is ongoing.”