Public Relations Officer, Katsina State Police Command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq.
Bandits have reportedly killed a vigilante leader during an attack on Gora Village in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, triggering protests that led to the temporary blockade of the Malumfashi–Katsina highway for several hours.
The Katsina State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq.
According to the police, a distress call was received at the Malumfashi Divisional Police Headquarters at about 10:00 am on Wednesday, reporting that armed bandits had invaded Gora Village.
The statement said the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilised and led a team of operatives to the scene, where they successfully repelled the attackers and foiled the assault.
