The Police Command in Katsina State has said it killed one terrorist, in Katsina state.
The police command said it recovered one AK-47 riffle and four motorcycles used by the gunmen in an attack on Mararabar Yakawada community, Sabuwa LGA, Katsina State.
The spokesperson of the Katsina Police Command, SP Gambo Isah, said, “well armed terrorists, no fewer than 30 in number, riding on motorcycles blocked the Sabuwa-Mararabar Yakawada road with the intent to rob and kidnap citizens.
“On receipt of the report, the Sabuwa Divisional Police Officer, led its tactical unit to the area and engaged the hoodlums into a fierce gun duel, foiling the planned attack by the assailants.
“While scanning the scene, the remains of one of the terrorists neutralized was found, one AK-47 rifle and four operational motorcycles were also recovered from the scene.”
Gambo added that many of the terrorists were reportedly neutralized or escaped the affected scene with gunshot wounds.