A joint team of police officers, troops of 17 Brigade, and C-Watch repelled bandits in a heavy firefight around Dan Sarai axis, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State last night, security sources said.
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‎According to security analyst Bakatsine, the bandits who were operating around Malumfashi LGA were ambushed by the joint security team.
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‎The forces engaged them in a heavy firefight, forcing the criminals to retreat with gunshot wounds.
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‎Two civilians were reportedly injured during the clash.
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‎However, another bandit group allegedly exploited the security operation to launch a separate attack on Badawa village in the same LGA.
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‎The attackers killed three residents and rustled cattle during the raid.
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‎Security agencies have yet to release an official statement on the incidents.
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Security Forces Repel Bandits In Malumfashi, 3 Killed In Badawa Village Attack
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