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Terrorists ambush policemen, kill Area Commander in Katsina

Terrorists have killed the Police Area Commander of Dutsinma, Katsina State, ACP Aminu Umar.

This was disclosed via a statement issued by the Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah, a copy of which was made available to The Star on Tuesday.

Isah disclosed that the Area Commander was killed in a gun battle with the terrorists in Zakka forest, Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State on Tuesday.

He stated: “Today 05/07/2022 at about 1130hrs, a distress call was received that terrorists numbering over three hundred (300), on motorcycles, shooting sporadically with AK 47 rifles and General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), ambushed ACP Aminu Umar, Area Commander, Dutsinma and team, while on clearance operation of recalcitrant bandits/terrorists in Zakka forest, Safana LGA of Katsina State.

“Consequently, the Area Commander and one other gallantly lost their lives during a cross exchange of gun fire.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Idrisu Dabban Dauda, psc +, fdc, on behalf of the officers and men of the Command expresses his deep sympathy to the family of the deceased and pray to almighty Allah to repose their souls in Jannatul Firdausi.

“He reaffirms the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment on the ongoing onslaught against terrorism in the state until it is completely routed out,” the police spokesman noted.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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