In an effort to stem the tide of banditry, armed robbery and kidnapping in Katsina state, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, in charge Zonal Command, Zone one, Kano, paid an operational visit to Katsina state on 24/04/2019.
The AIG visited Yar – Center, Sherere village, Kankara LGA of Katsina state, a village located at the extreme border with Zamfara state and about two hours away from the Kankara Local Government Headquarters.
The AIG commiserated with the community over the unfortunate incident of Tuesday, 23/04/2019 in which bandits in their numbers, armed with dangerous weapons; invaded the village, killed nine (9) persons, kidnapped two women and set some houses ablaze.
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The AIG went round the village to assess the extent of damage and later had an interactive session with the District Heads of Kankara; Sarkin Pauwa Katsina, Alhaji Yusuf Lawal, and Kanwan Katsina, Alhaji Usman Bello, the Head of LG Administration, Alhaji Anas Isah Kankara and other critical stakeholders of the community.
The AIG has since directed the deployment of more PMF personnel to the area including other important logistics to avert future occurrence.
Furthermore, he reassured residents of Federal Government’s commitment towards eradicating banditry and other heinous crimes not only in Katsina but the country at large.
The AIG who was conducted round the affected areas by the Commissioner of Police, Katsina state Command, CP Sanusi Buba, psc, also visited Nuhu Primary School, Kankara, where the victims of the attack mostly women and children are taking refuge.
The AIG assured them of their safety and promised to protect the community against any insurrection in the future.
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