Troops of the 17 Brigade in Katsina have neutralised four suspected terrorists during an operation along the Turare–Yantumaki Road.
This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by Dr Nasir Mu’azu, Commissioner for International Security and Home Affairs.
He said the troops came under attack on Friday but swiftly repelled the assailants.
Mu’azu noted that the operation dealt a major setback to the network of notorious kingpin Muhammadu Fulani, whose activities have terrorised parts of Matazu, Musawa, Charanchi, and Kankia.
Items recovered from the scene include an AK-47 rifle with ammunition, two motorcycles, multiple mobile phones, and cash amounting to ₦153,400.
“Some of the seized phones contained images of the suspects clad in military gear. The phones have been handed over for forensic analysis,” he said.
“Preliminary intelligence identified the neutralised suspects as Bishir Holami, Jamilu Baki, Ibrahim Doro, and Abdurraman Maje. They are linked to a series of deadly attacks across Gobirawa, Raddawa, Kuki, and surrounding communities in Dutsinma and Matazu Local Government Areas.”
The Commissioner described the operation as a major success and reiterated that the intensified crackdown on banditry would continue until peace is restored across the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue cooperating with security agencies, noting that community intelligence remains critical to ongoing operations.
Dr Mu’azu assured that the government would sustain support for security forces to decisively root out criminal elements from Katsina State.
