Police, Military Neutralise Terrorists, Recover Arms in Kebbi

The Kebbi Police Command, in collaboration with the military, has neutralised some suspected terrorist elements and recovered arms, ammunition, motorcycles and other items during a clearance operation in Gumki Forest, Kangiwa.

The command disclosed this in a statement issued by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, on Monday in Birnin Kebbi.

Usman said the operation was conducted at about 6:05 a.m. on Monday in Gumki Forest, a route reportedly used by bandits and Lakurawa elements.

According to him, the joint security team engaged the suspected terrorists operating in the area and successfully neutralised some of them.

He said the operation led to the recovery of one PKT rifle with 174 rounds of live ammunition and one AK-47 rifle with 14 rounds of live ammunition.

Other items recovered, he said, included a pair of military camouflage uniforms, a pair of boots, two mobile phones, charms and four motorcycles.

The PPRO said the area remained relatively calm, while joint operations were ongoing to further clear the forest and rid the state of criminal elements.

He quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, as commending the security operatives for their gallantry and dedication to duty.

Hadejia reiterated the command’s commitment to sustaining coordinated and intelligence-led operations with other security agencies to counter banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality in the state.

He also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in the state.