The Katsina State Police Command, in collaboration with the military, the Department of State Services, members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps, and the vigilantes have killed five and arrested three bandits in the Dandume Local Government Area of the state.

This is contained in a statement by the command?s Public Relations Officer DSP Abubakar Sadiq and made available to newsmen on Friday in Katsina.

Sadiq said the operatives recovered seven operational motorcycles, which the bandits were using to carry out their nefarious activities.

The statement reads, ?On April 10th, 2025, at about 0415 hrs, based on credible intelligence, the DPO Dandume Division led a team of joint operatives to a suspected bandit?s route at Dutsen Wori village, Dandume LGA, Katsina State.

?In a daring operation, the joint security team successfully ambushed a group of suspected armed bandits along the route.

?The ambush resulted in the neutralisation of five suspected armed bandits and the recovery of seven operational motorcycles (4 Hondas and 3 Boxers), which were being used by the bandits to carry out their nefarious activities.

?Similarly, on the same date at about 0700 hrs, based on information received from the Department of State Service (DSS) on suspected armed bandit activities at Unguwar Adam and Unguwar Judo villages, Danmusa LGA, the DPO Danmusa quickly mobilised and led a joint team of police operatives, Katsina State Community Watch Corps, and local vigilantes to the scene.

?A gun duel ensued, which resulted in the dislodging of the bandit?s hideout. Three suspected informants of the bandits, who were providing information and logistical support to the bandits, were arrested, and two operational motorcycles and two bicycles were also recovered during the operation.

?Efforts are being intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects.?

Sadiq noted that the Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, commended the high level of professionalism, synergy and dedication to duty exhibited by the joint security team.

?The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, PSC, fdc, noted that these operations demonstrate the commitment of the command in collaboration with sister security agencies in the state to maintain peace and security.

?Additionally, he reiterated that the command under his stewardship remains vigilant and determined to tackle the menace of banditry, ensuring the safety and security of citizens of the State,? he added. (The PUNCH)