The Katsina State Police Command said it successfully repelled an attack launched by armed bandits on Tashar Kadanya village, Batsari local government area of Katsina State.
The command spokesperson, SP Gambo Isah said troops of Operation Puff Adder engaged the bandits in a gun battle bh8bhu8, dcausing them to run for their lives.
In a press statement issued to newsmen in the state on Monday, Isah however said no life was lost.
The statement read, “Today (Monday) 2/09/2019 at about 03:00hrs, bandits in their numbers attacked Tashar Kadanya village, Batsari LGA of Katsina state.
“DPO Batsari led Operation Puff Adder to the scene and arrived timely. They engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel and chased them out of the village.
“Ten rustled cows were recovered from the bandits. No injury or loss of life. The community is safe.
“Patrols around other villages is vigorously intensified to proactively prevent any untoward situation,” SP Isah said.
