TUNDE BOLAJI – MINNA
Niger State Police Command and other security operatives engaged armed bandits/terrorists who attempted to attacked some villages around Nasko, Magama LGA and rustled a large number of cattle.
However, tactical teams of the Command sent for reinforcement to the area and military personnel with the vigilante engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle along Ibeto cattle route which lasted for about two hours while the hoodlums were trying to escape with the cattle
Consequently, scores of bandits were neutralised and the large rustled cattle were recovered while about twenty (20) abducted victims regained freedom.
Other items recovered at the scene include:
-One (1) AK-47 magazine with 30 rounds of live ammunition
-Seven (7) handsets
-One (1) Honda motorcycle
Earlier, on 13/01/2022 at about 0700hrs, based on credible intelligence, Police operatives attached to Nasko Division raided an identified hideout of Bandits at Anaba hilltop, Magama LGA
During the raid, one (1) Ak-47 rifle with thirteen rounds of live ammunition, hidden between the rocks on the hilltop were recovered.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Monday Bala Kuryas, reiterates the commitment of the Command to rid the state of banditry activities and other criminality as he further solicits for cooperation and support of Nigerlites/residents towards ensuring a crime free society.
