The Katsina State Police Command has said it neutralised an armed bandit and successfully foiled a planned bandits’ attack on Dansarai and Kamfani villages in the Malumfashi Local Government Area.

A statement by spokesperson for the command, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, said the incident occured on Tuesday, August 25, at about 6pm.

Aliyu said a distress call was recieved at the Malumfashi Division that some suspected armed bandits, riding on motorcycles, were sighted moving towards Dansarai and Kamfani villages.

He said upon receipt of the report, the DPO of the Division mobilized and led a team of operatives to the scene, and that the team strategically blocked anticipated routes, intercepted them, and engaged them in a gun duel.

He said the team successfully foiled the attack, and that the body of the suspected armed bandits was recoverd while scanning the scene.

“On August 25, 2026, at about 6:00 pm, a distress call was received at the Malumfashi Division that some suspected armed bandits, riding on motorcycles, were sighted moving towards Dansarai and Kamfani villages.

“Upon receipt of the report, the DPO immediately mobilized and led a team of operatives alongside VCRU to the scene. The team strategically blocked the anticipated routes of the hoodlums, intercepted them, and engaged them in a gun duel.

“Due to the superior firepower and tactics, the team successfully foiled the attack as the bandits fled the scene in disarray. While scanning the scene, the body of the suspected neutralized armed bandit was recovered.

“Efforts are being sustained to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspect.

“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Ali Umar Fage, commends the bravery and professionalism exhibited by the officers. He reaffirmed the commitment of the command towards ensuring safety and security of lives and property throughout the state.

“The CP further urges members of the public to continue to support the command with timely and credible information to enable prompt response.”