Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have killed a suspected bandit and repelled others in their attempt to kidnap a citizen in the State.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Muhammad Jalige, on Sunday.
He explained that the police recorded a major breakthrough as operatives attached to Rigachikun Division on Saturday, 14th January, 2023, at about 0100hours received a distress call that armed bandits have invaded the residence of one Umar Ibrahim at Amana Maimadachi village.
The statement said, “Upon receipt of the distress report, the crack operatives alongside other local security stakeholders swiftly mobilized and moved to the location where they engaged the bandits and thwarted their attempt to kidnap law abiding citizens.”
According to the statement, one of the armed bandits clad in military camouflage uniform was neutralized, while others escaped with serious gunshots injuries into the bush.
Recovered from the neutralized bandit, the statement explained, was a serviceable AK-47 rifle loaded with four (4) rounds of live ammunition.
