The Police Command in Katsina has repelled an attempted bandit attack on the residence of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Kankara Local Government Area of the state.

Sources said the attack occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 30, when suspected armed bandits sneaked into the Local Education Authority (LEA) Quarters in Kankara, where the DPO resides.

According to sources, policemen on guard duty engaged the hoodlums in a gunfight and successfully repelled the attack, forcing them to retreat into the bush.

The sources added that no casualty was recorded, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects. (Zagazola)