The police command in Katsina says it killed bandits and intercepted 185 sealed parcels of cannabis, and arrested a 58-year-old suspect.

The police spokesperson, SP Gambo Isah, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Katsina, said two suspected bandits were killed. 

“Today, September 4, 2022, at about 4:00 p.m., based on credible intelligence, the command succeeded in accosting one Abdulrazak Ajibade, aged 58, in possession of the suspected Indian hemp,” said the police statement. “Ajibade, who is from Offa local government area of Kwara state, was arrested along Katsina- Dutsinma road, in a maroon colour Volkswagen vehicle with registration number JBY 311 AA.”

The police added, “In the course of investigation, 185 neatly sealed parcels of dried leaves, reasonably suspected to be Indian hemp, were recovered inside the vehicle during police search. The suspect confessed to the commission of the offence and is assisting the police in their investigations.” 

The statement explained that the command also received a distress call on Sunday that 11 terrorists on motorcycles, armed with AK-47 rifles, attacked the residence of a 60-year-old man, Ibrahim Abdullahi-Tafashiya, of Kankia LGA and abducted him. 

SP Isah revealed that on receipt of the report, the DPO in that area led a tactical unit to the area and blocked the bandits at Juga village.

“The team engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel and successfully repelled them. The kidnapped victim was rescued unhurt,” added the police. “In the course of scanning the scene, two terrorists were neutralised, and one of their operational motorcycles recovered. Investigation is ongoing.”

(NAN)