A police inspector has been killed in the line of duty in Katsina State.
The slain officer was killed by bandits, who attacked an Armoured Personnel Carrier in which the deceased was, alongside some of his colleagues.
The melancholy event happened in Kankara, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, according to the the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasir Mua’zu.
The latter passed this information in a statement he released which comprised of report that another officer was injured in the brutal attack.
Mua’zu also gave account of the state government’s efforts to arrest the prevailing criminal activities bedeviling the state.
“The air component of Operation Fansan Yamma, Sector 2, executed successful strikes against identified bandit enclaves at Sanusi Dutsinma and Sanusi Iku within the Matallawa hills in Kankara Local Government Area.
“These operations, based on credible intelligence gathered through human and electronic sources, completely obliterated the criminal camps. Several bandits died in the strikes, while six injured criminals fled.
“These successful operations resulted from credible intelligence provided by local communities.
“We urge all peace-loving citizens of Katsina State to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information that enable such decisive action against criminal elements.
“The sustained military pressure represents part of on-going efforts to eliminate bandit networks operating across the North-West region and restore safety to affected communities,” the statement said.
