The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully killed two bandits and safely destroyed an explosive device in separate operations in the state. Armed bandits had invaded the Funture area of Rugar Buda Village in Bungudu Emirate, shooting sporadically to terrorize residents, before police operatives and other security personnel swiftly mobilized to the scene and engaged them in a fierce gun duel.
This was disclosed in a statement by the police public relations officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, who noted that while two of the bandits were killed during the encounter, the remaining criminals fled into the surrounding forest with suspected gunshot wounds. He added that a 35-year-old vigilante member, Kabiru Auwal, sustained a fractured gunshot injury on his left hand during the gun battle and is currently responding to treatment at a hospital, while patrols have been intensified in the area to guarantee safety.
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In another development, the command’s newly established Violent Crime Response Unit and the EOD-CBRN Team successfully detected a pressure plate Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along the Bilbis–Kuncin Kalgo Road. The explosive, which was suspected to have been planted by terrorists to target security forces and civilians, was safely evacuated and demolished by bomb experts without any casualties.
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Reacting to the successful operations, the Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Muhammad Bello, commended the bravery and professionalism of the operatives. He reassured the public of the command’s dedication to protecting lives and property, while urging residents to keep supporting security agencies with timely and credible information.
