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KADUNA: Bandits kill 4 police officers, kidnap one along Birnin-Gwari-Funtua Highway

THE Nigeria Police Force has said four of its men were killed during an exchange of gunfire between the Police and the bandits along the Birnin-Gwari-Funtua Highway on Friday, 15th January 2021.

The force added that apart from those killed, one other officer is still missing

This was contained in a statement signed by CP Frank Mba, Force public relations officer, made available to journalists on Sunday evening.

Despite the development, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu commended the officers for displaying uncommon gallantry.

According to the statement, the officers were attached to Police Mobile Force, known as 9PMF Squadron, Kano.

The officers, added the statement, repelled the attack on their convoy by bandits numbering about hundred along the Birnin-Gwari F Highway on Friday on their way back to their base in Kano after the completion of their special duty.

The officers were personnel attached to Operation Puff Adder and deployed to Niger State in the sustained operation to reclaim public space and tackle incidents of banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes in the area.

The statement read, “Contrary to unconfirmed reports in some sections of the media stating that eighteen (18) officers were kidnapped, only sixteen (16) officers were attacked in the ambush.

“The officers successfully repelled the attack accordingly and neutralized the bandits in their tens while many of the bandits scampered into the bush with gunshot injuries.

“Regrettably, four (4) of the officers paid the supreme price during the exchange of gunfire between the Police and the bandits while an officer is still missing.

“However, the remaining eleven (11) officers led by their Unit Commander successfully recovered the bodies and firearms of their fallen colleagues while concerted efforts are being intensified to rescue the officer still missing. ”

It added, “The IGP, while commiserating with the families of the officers who have yet again paid the supreme price in the service of our nation, assures that their death shall not be in vain. ”

“The IGP assures the citizens that the Force is not deterred and will not relent in its commitment to delivering on its mandate and ensuring that all activities of bandits and other unscrupulous elements in the area and other parts of the country are brought to check.”

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