Katsina Gov Praises Military, DSS, Vigilantes For Foiling Mass Kidnap, Neutralizing 18 Bandits, Recovering Arms, Livestock
The Katsina State governor, Dr. Dikko Radda, has lauded the Nigeria Military, Department of State Services (DSS), and vigilantes for stopping scores of bandits from attacking and mass-kidnapping residents of
Dr. Dikko Radda, the Katsina State governor, commended the Nigeria Military, Department of State Services (DSS), and vigilantes for thwarting a potential mass-kidnapping by bandits in Gidan Iyado, Kakumi Ward, Bakori Local Government Area. In an intelligence-led operation, the forces neutralized 18 armed bandits and recovered various weapons and stolen livestock.
Acting on credible information of a planned ransom kidnapping, security forces laid an ambush, engaging the bandits led by former school headmaster turned bandit kingpin, Alhaji Musa Duki. The recovered items included a G3 rifle, two AK-47 rifles, ammunition, motorcycles, a cow, and 94 sheep. The governor assured residents of ongoing covert operations to locate and dismantle the criminal network.
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