Army, DSS, Vigilantes Kill 24 Bandits, Foil Mass Kidnap in Katsina Community, Rescue Victims
At least 24 bandits were killed on Tuesday after soldiers of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Katsina Community Watch Corps foiled an attempt to
On Tuesday, the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS), and Katsina Community Watch Corps thwarted plans to mass-kidnap villagers in Gidan Bawa village, Bakori Local Government Area. Intelligence led to their swift action, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 bandits loyal to notorious bandit kingpin Isiya Kwashen Garwa.
The bandits had intended to replicate a previous mass abduction in Kwara State, aiming to embarrass the government. In response to the threat, DSS operatives, Community Watch Corps members, and the Civilian Joint Task Force from Guga camp ambushed the gunmen. The joint security forces neutralized 24 bandits and rescued abducted residents.
Additionally, they recovered 19 stolen cattle during the operation. Efforts are currently underway to locate the remaining bandits.
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