Gunmen, suspected to be Bandits, have reportedly killed six persons including a Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Mohammed Umar, from Kebbi State, was a former ADC to former Governor of Kebbi, Usman Dakingari.
The incident occurred in Magama Local Government Area of Niger State during an attack on Nasko village, by suspected Bandit.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, in a statement, disclosed that the DPO was killed in a gun battle with the Bandits which resulted in death of two other police officers and four vigilantes members.
“On 15/03/2022 at about 1: p.m. armed bandits/terrorists invaded Nasko village, Magama LGA of Niger State Police operatives with vigilante members were immediately mobilized by DPO Nasko and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle in which some the hoodlums were neutralised and others escaped with gunshot injuries.”
“Unfortunately, during the gun battle, the DPO, two other policemen, and four vigilante members lost their lives.”
“The Area Commander, Kotangora immediately drafted reinforcement with the military personnel to the area to forestall break down of law and order.”
“The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Monday Bala Kuryas, fsi condoles with the families of officers and vigilante members who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident, while reassuring members of the public that the Command will not be deterred or relent in it’s effort to curb banditry in the State,” the PPRO said.
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