The Katsina State Police Command has announced the recovery of 70 rustled livestock and the repelling of bandits during separate security operations in Jibia and Musawa Local Government Areas of the state.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Aliyu Abubakar Sadiq, the operation was conducted under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Umar Fage, as part of intensified efforts to combat insecurity across the state.
During the operation, security operatives reportedly engaged suspected bandits in a gun battle, forcing them to flee. The police also recovered two AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and six spent shells from the scene.
The command reiterated its commitment to sustaining aggressive operations against banditry, cattle rustling, and other criminal activities in Katsina State.
Police authorities described the operation as a major breakthrough, highlighting the recovery of livestock and weapons as a significant success in ongoing efforts to restore security in affected communities
