ATTACK ON EXPATRIATES : POLICE NEUTRALIZES 11 BANDITS TERRORIST, RECOVERS TWO (2) AK 47 RIFLES, CUTLASSES, REPELS A PLANNED ATTACK ALONG TSAFE – KUCHERI AXIS COMMENCES DISCREET INVESTIGATION

As Manhunt of the fleeing terrorists intensifies

On 21st December, 2022, about Eleven (11) Bandits terrorist were neutralized, others fled with possible gunshot wounds and two (2) AK 47 Rifles, cutlasses belonging to the terrorists were recovered by the Police Tactical Operatives in conjunction with the vigilante who responded to distress call regarding the ambush by large number of Bandits on the Hillux Vehicle conveying two (2) Chinese Nationale and their Police escort, while on their way to assess an ongoing project in Maradun Local Government of the state. This press statement was made available to Daily Global News by SP Mohammed Shehu, Anipr,

As a result of the unfortunate ambush, the victims sustained various degree of gunshot wounds and were rushed to Federal Medical Center, Gusau for treatment. One of the victims named FAN YU, Male, a Chinese Nationale was later confirmed dead by the Doctor, while others are responding to treatment.

The Command has deployed additional Operatives to the area to complement the ongoing operations by the joint security operatives to restore normalcy and apprehend the fleeing assailants.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Kolo Yusuf psc, Commiserates with the families of the deceased and assures that, effort is ongoing to arrest the perpetrators of the dastardly act so as to face the full wrath of the law.

In a related development, on the same 21st December, 2022, Police Tactical Operatives deployed along Gusau – Tsafe – Yankara road received a distress call about Bandits Plan to block highway and kidnap innocent commuters near Kucheri village. The operatives swung into action and mobilised to the location where a serious gun battle between the Police and the terrorists ensued. Luckily enough, the attack was repelled while the terrorists fled back to the forest with possible gunshot injuries. Confidence building patrol is being intensified to avert regrouping of the bandits back to the highway.

The Command appeals for continuous support and collaboration from members of the public by giving timely and credible information on activities of bandits and other criminal elements terrorizing the good people of Zamfara state.