Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the Police have repelled an attempted banditry attack in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 9:15 a.m. when suspected armed bandits launched an attack on a military patrol team behind the Faskari Local Government Secretariat, situated on the outskirts of the town.

“A heavy gun duel ensued which lasted for nearly an hour, forcing the bandits, who initially mobilised in large numbers, to retreat. Their mission was completely foiled with several casualties on their side,”the source said.

The source, however, confirmed that a naval rating, an Ordinary Seaman, was fatally shot during the exchange and died from his injuries.

The sources said that the area had been cleared, normalcy restored, and efforts intensified to track down the fleeing assailants had been lunched.

Source ..Zagazola Makama xpage