Two cops, three villagers killed during shootout with bandits in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Bello, has confirmed the killing of two police officers and three civilians in an attack by suspected bandits in Yarkatsina Laka community in the state.
The confirmation is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, on Thursday in Gusau.
Mr Abubakar said that the CP made the disclosure during a condolence visit to the affected community.
Mr Bello said that on Tuesday, armed bandits riding about 50 motorcycles invaded the community at 5:55 p.m., and the Police Strike Unit immediately responded, killing 11 bandits and injuring several others.
He added that during the exchange of fire, two police officers and three civilians lost their lives, while one cop sustained injuries and was currently receiving treatment.
He commiserated with the families of the deceased and the entire community over the incident.
He also reassured residents of the command’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the security architecture and restoring lasting peace and normalcy in the area.
He further urged the public to always support security agencies with credible and reliable information.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Opinion
Azu Ishiekwene: INEC, ADC and the Latin Phrase: Another view
There are a few countries where lawyers and courts are as gifted in twisting judicial pronouncements as those in Nigeria.
States
Deaths from Lassa fever infections rising in Nigeria, says NCDC
The cases were reported across seven states namely Edo, Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Ebonyi, Benue, and Kaduna.
States
Divorce-seeking couple arraigned over alleged forgery of marriage certificate
The prosecutor, Inspector Ayodele Ayeni, told the court that the couple committed the crime on March 20, at about 9.00 a.m., at Mapo, Ibadan.
States
Man in court over alleged theft of motorcycle worth N1.2 million
Mr Ayeni alleged that the defendant stole a black coloured TVS motorcycle marked 219VID, from where it was parked.
Agriculture
Farmers proffer solutions to tackle Nigeria’s $10 billion annual post-harvest losses
Some farmers in the country have proffered workable solutions to address Nigeria’s growing post-harvest losses estimated at $10 billion annually.
Economy
FG inaugurates NCX governing board to boost commodity market, non-oil exports
Trade and investment minister Jumoke Oduwole inaugurated the board on Thursday in Abuja.
