Eight killed, eight abducted in Zamfara highway attack as police report operations in Katsina, Kebbi
Eight travellers were killed and eight others abducted in an attack on the Gusau-Funtua highway in Zamfara, while police in Katsina and Kebbi reported separate operations against suspected bandits and electricity cable vandals. The post Eight killed, eight abducted in Zamfara highway attack as police report operations in Katsina, Kebbi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Katsina State Police Command prevented a potential attack by armed bandits on the villages of Dansarai and Kamfani in Malumfashi Local Government Area. One of the suspects was killed during the confrontation. The incident took place on August 25, 2026, around 6pm. The police received a distress call about armed bandits riding motorcycles approaching the villages.
A team of police officers and personnel from the Vigilance and Civilian Response Unit intercepted the suspects and engaged them in a gun duel. The police, using superior firepower and tactics, repelled the attackers, forcing them to flee. The body of a suspected bandit was found later, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.
Katsina State Police Commissioner CP Ali Umar Fage praised the officers and security personnel for their bravery and commitment to protecting residents. He also called on the public to provide timely information about suspicious activities to help the police respond promptly to threats.
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