Security operatives kill seven bandits, recover 61 cows in Katsina 

At least seven bandits were killed in a joint security operation that foiled a suspected attack by bandits on Ruwan Doruwa village, Dutsinma Local Government Area, Katsina State.

The operation also resulted in the recovery of 61 cows, 44 sheep, two donkeys, one goat, and one dog.

The Police Public Relations Officer for the Katsina State Command, DSP Sadiq Abubakar, told journalists on Saturday in Katsina that, “On January 18th, 2025, at about 09:00 hours, a distress call was received at the

Dutsinma Divisional Police Headquarters about an attack by suspected armed bandits, who were armed with dangerous weapons such as AK-47 rifles. The bandits attacked Ruwan Doruwa village, Dutsinma LGA, Katsina State.

“Upon receiving the report, the DPO, in collaboration with the military, DSS, members of the KTSCWC, and the vigilante group, swiftly mobilised and responded to…