Security forces repel bandit attack in Katsina, force suspected terrorists to flee

Security forces have successfully repelled a suspected bandit attack on Gangaren Makurdi Village in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The development was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst, Bakatsine on Friday.

According to the post, the suspected bandits entered the village on Thursday night, prompting residents to make a distress call to security authorities.

Troops of the 17 Brigade, working together with members of the Vigilante Group and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), responded quickly to the emergency.

The swift deployment of the joint security team reportedly forced the attackers to flee before they could carry out any attack on the community.

“Last night, bandits entered Gangaren Makurdi village in Bakori LGA of Katsina State, prompting a distress alert to security authorities.

“Troops of 17 Brigade, in collaboration with Vigilante Group and CJTF operatives, responded swiftly. Their rapid deployment forced the bandits to flee before they could carry out an attack.

“Kudos to the troops, Vigilante Group and CJTF operatives for their swift response, professionalism and commitment to protecting lives and communities,” Bakatsine wrote.