Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have repelled an attack by suspected bandits on Marabar Kankara and Unguwar Tashan Gemu villages in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 29 when a group of armed bandits attempted to invade the communities.
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“On receiving information, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with police operatives and community watch groups, swiftly mobilised to the area.
“The troops blocked all entry and exit routes, engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle, and successfully repelled the attack,” said the sources.
The sources added that the bandits, facing heavy firepower, retreated with casualties, while the troops conducted a clearance operation to track down the fleeing attackers.
The sources said normalcy had been restored in the affected communities, while patrols and surveillance had been intensified to forestall further attacks.
