“In the firefight that ensued when contact was made, troops neutralised six bandits, recovered two AK 47 rifles, four AK47 rifle magazines, 14 rounds of 7
Following the raid, Mr Igboho sued the Nigerian government and demanded damages.
He said the arrested criminals, recovered weapons and ammunition were handed over to appropriate authorities for further action.
She further informed us that she had earlier supplied three AK 47 Rifles and 1000 rounds of AK 47 live ammunition to bandits operating in the state.
Terrorists in their numbers had attacked a police point at Magama-Hirji junction, along Jibia-Katsina road, on Monday, January 2.
Mr Hassan said 699 suspects were arrested, 90 assorted illegal weapons and large calibre ammunition seized and 1,883 illegal oil refining sites dismantled.
The police on Wednesday engaged suspected kidnappers in a gun duel on the highway and eventually forced the hoodlums to run away.
The DHQ claims that the bandits had engaged the troops in a fierce battle before they were overpowered by superior firepower.
The suspect was arrested with two AK-47 rifles and one locally made Barretta pistol.
