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From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi Police has confirmed that its tactical team in collaboration with the Nigeria’s Army and Vigilante have neutralized one notorious bandits, terrorising the people of the state.
Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) of the command,SP Nafiu Abubakar stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on behalf of the Commissioner of Police,Mr. Ahmed Mogaji Kontagora.
According to him, “In it’s continued efforts to rid Kebbi State of all forms of crimes and criminality, Kebbi State Police Command had received an information that, on the 21st August, 2022, at about 0300hrs, bandits in their large number have invaded Tiggi village in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
“On receipt of the report, the police tactical teams deployed in the area in collaboration with the Army and local vigilantes were immediately mobilized to the scene and engaged the bandits to a gun duel.
“As a result, one of the bandits was neutralized and many escaped with fatally gun wounds. However, one AK 47 rifle was also recovered.
“While commending the courage and gallantry performances of the police tactical teams, Army and local vigilantes in their onslaught against criminal elements, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Police Command, CP Ahmed Magaji Kontagora reiterated the Command’s readiness and determination in not only securing the boarder communities against banditry activities, but Kebbi State in general.
“In the same vain, CP Ahmed Magaji Kontagora further appeals to the good people of Kebbi State to continue to support and cooperate with the police and other Security agencies with a view to reduce crimes to the bearest minimum in the state”.
