DPO who died fighting bandits in Katsina buried amid tears
By: Zagazola Makama
The late Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rimi, CSP Mohammed Sani Sagir Maude, who was fatally shot while repelling an armed bandit attack, was laid to rest amid tears and mourning in Katsina State.
CSP Maude lost his life on Feb. 13, 2026, during a fierce gun battle with suspected armed bandits at Karare bush in Rimi Local Government Area.
The operation followed an attack on Magaje Village, where the bandits had mounted an offensive against residents.
Sources said that in the course of the encounter, three of the bandits were neutralised, four magazines and stolen livestock were recovered, and the DPO’s colleagues engaged in intense gunfire to secure the area.
Unfortunately, CSP Maude was shot in the head, while Insp. Nasir Haruna sustained injury to his hand.
The remains of the gallant officer were deposited at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, for postmortem before his burial. Community members, colleagues, and family gathered to pay their last respects, with many visibly mourning his sacrifice.
Residents in the area described CSP Maude as brave and committed, emphasising that efforts to apprehend the fleeing bandits and recover his missing service rifle are ongoing.
The command assured that intensified operations would continue to rid the area of criminal elements.
