The Katsina State Police Command successfully killed a suspected bandit in Ketare Ward, Kankara Local Government Area and recovered an AK-47 rifle.
This incident comes amid ongoing efforts by the police to combat banditry in the region, as evidenced by recent operations where officers killed three bandits and rescued kidnapped victims.
However, the security situation remains volatile, with reports of deadly attacks by bandits on local communities in Katsina State.
Sources
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