Six injured as troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the police, vigilantes and Community Watch Corps (C-Watch), repelled a bandit attack on Tashar Gemu and Unguwar Gambo villages in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

 

The attack occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday. During the confrontation, six residents sustained varying degrees of injuries, while one later died at the hospital, police authorities said.

 

Sources told Zagazola Makama that  the hoodlums, who invaded the villages in large numbers, were engaged in a fierce gun battle by a combined team of security operatives under Operation FANSAN YANMA.

 

He said the assailants were subdued and forced to retreat into the surrounding bush.

 

“The injured victims include Sani Umar, Shamsu Isah, Usman Rabiu, Adamu Amadu, and Isah Abdullahi, the sources said. 

 

“All six victims were rushed to the General Hospital in Malumfashi for medical attention, where Sani Umar was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor.” He added 

 

He said security patrols have been intensified in the area to forestall further attacks and to apprehend the fleeing assailants.

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