Katsina security team foils bandits’ attack, rescues 117 stolen livestock

A coordinated security operation in Katsina State has successfully thwarted a bandit attempt to steal livestock, recovering 117 animals in the process. The operation, a collaboration between the military and the Katsina State Community Watch Corps, was launched following credible intelligence about armed bandits targeting Saburu and Billiri villages in Charanchi Local Government Area.

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On June 30, 2026, at about 6:00 pm, credible intelligence was received at Charanchi Division that some suspected bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, had invaded Saburu and Billiri villages in Charanchi LGA, rustling domestic livestock.

According to the Katsina State Police Command, the joint security team responded swiftly to the information, mobilizing to intercept the bandits. The operatives blocked the suspects' escape routes, leading to a gun battle. Superior firepower and tactical maneuvers by the security forces forced the bandits to abandon the stolen livestock and flee.

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The DPO immediately mobilised tactical teams, collaborating with the military and members of the KSCWC, to respond to the scene. The joint team tactically blocked the bandits’ anticipated exit routes, leading to a fierce gun duel. The superior firepower and tactics forced the hoodlums to flee, successfully foiling the attack.

The recovered animals comprise 43 cows and 74 sheep. The police stated that efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects. The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Aliyu Umar Fage, commended the operatives for their gallantry and inter-agency synergy, reaffirming the command's commitment to combating criminal activities across the state.

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Consequently, the team recovered forty-three (43) cows and seventy-four (74) sheep, totalling one hundred and seventeen (117) suspected rustled animals. Efforts are currently being intensified to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects.