By Bashir Bello, Abuja
The Kaduna state police command in its sustained efforts to deny bandits freedom of movement and ensure safety and security of all persons and properties in the state.
This is contained in a press statement signed by DSP MANSIR HASSAN, Police Public Relations Officer Kaduna State Police Command and made available to Newsmen in Kaduna.
The statement said on 29th August, 2026 at about 0800hrs, operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command in collaboration with the Kaduna State Vigilance Service, Makarfi, engaged bandits and dismantled their hideout during a clearance operation in Makarfi Local Government Area.
The successful operation was predicated on credible intelligence volunteered by members of the community, which led to the raid of suspected bandit enclaves around Durum and Danguzuri general areas, extending to the boundary with Kano State.
During the operation, two structures identified as hideouts used by bandits to hold abducted victims at Rugar Mijin Goggo and Unguwar Maryamu, Danguzuri, were dismantled.
Joint security patrols are still ongoing in the area and normalcy has been restored. The general area remains calm.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, psc, mni, commended the communities for their cooperation and the gallantry of the operatives. He reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain the offensive against banditry and all forms of criminality in the State.
The Command appeals to member of the public to continue to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to aid ongoing operations.
