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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Thursday killed five armed bandits and recovered seven operational motorcycles used by the bandits in their criminal activities.
The police also rescued a kidnapped university student, reports The Nation.
A statement issued yesterday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi read: “On April 10th, 2025, at about 4:15am, a joint security team, led by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force proceeded to a suspected bandit route in Dutsen Wori village, Dandume Local Government Area, where the team successfully ambushed a group of suspected armed bandits along the route, leading to the neutralisation of 5 armed bandits and the recovery of 7 operational motorcycles which were used by the bandits in their criminal activities.
“In a separate operation on the same date, at about 7am, the joint security team, acting on credible information, intercepted a suspected armed bandit in Unguwar Adam and Unguwar Judo villages, Danmusa LGA. A fierce gun battle ensued, resulting in the dislodging of the bandits’ hideout. 3 suspected informants, who were providing information and logistical support to the bandits, were apprehended and 2 operational motorcycles and 2 bicycles were also recovered during the operation.
“In a similar development, operatives of the Kebbi State Police Command have successfully rescued Augustine Madubiya, a 23-year-old student of the Department of Economics at the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) who was kidnapped on April 8, 2025, at Unguwar Jeji, Kalgo LGA of Kebbi State.
“The rescue operation was conducted by a combined team of police officers and vigilantes in the Dakingari forest on April 10, 2025. Upon sighting the team of operatives, the kidnappers took to their heels. The victim was rescued unhurt and is currently receiving medical treatment at a local facility before being reunited with his family.”
