By IBRAHIM BELLO

The Police Command in Kebbi says its operatives have neutralised three suspected bandits and recovered a motorcycle in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Friday.

He said the incident occurred on Friday, at about 12:45 p.m., when the command received credible intelligence that a gang of suspected Lakurawa’ bandits had invaded Gorun Yamma village in Dandi LGA.

"On the receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), in Kamba, SP Bello Lawal, immediately mobilised a combined team of policemen and vigilantes to the scene.

“The team engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun battle which lasted for hours, leading to the neutralisation of three suspected bandits, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds.

“An unregistered red Honda motorcycle popularly known as ‘Boko Haram,’ was also recovered as exhibit from the scene,” Abubakar said.

He quoted the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Bello Sani, as commending the DPO and his team for their bravery and swift response which thwarted the criminals’ plans.

“Sani urged the operatives to sustain the synergy with vigilantes and other security agencies towards curbing the activities of the Lakurawa terror group and other violent crimes in the state.

“The commissioner directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Birnin Kebbi, for further investigation.

“He reiterated the command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property in the state.

“Sani appealed to residents to continue to support security agencies by reporting suspicious movements to the nearest police formation,” the PRO said. (NAN)