From Femi Mustapha, in Kaduna
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have neutralized two bandits who were alleged to have killed one Malam Isiyaka Mikailu on his farm in Kuriga, Igabi Local Government Area on the 18th of May, 2024.
According to a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan made available to the media today (Monday), the mobile police unit commander deployed to Kuriga on special duty by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, when he received the information, mobilized a team of Mobile Policemen and local hunters at about 1200hrs to proceed to the scene. Upon arrival, the team was engaged in a gun battle by the armed bandits.
During the confrontation, two armed bandits who were later identified as Yusuf from Rugar Mai Chakun of Kuriga Village and an unidentified accomplice, were neutralized.
The team successfully recovered two AK-47 rifles and seventeen rounds of live ammunition. The body of the deceased farmer was also recovered and taken to PHC Kuriga, where he was confirmed dead by the Medical Doctor.
His remains were subsequently handed over to his relatives for burial by Islamic rites.
The Unit remains on high alert to prevent any further incidents, as the Commissioner of Police Kaduna State Police Command, CP Ali Audu Dabigi
urged the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.