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Bandits kill two police officers, kidnap man in Jigawa

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January 26, 2022
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Jigawa – Police in Jigawa State have confirmed the killing of two of its officers by bandits at Kwalam community in Taura Local Government area of the state.

The state police spokesperson, Lawan Adam confirmed the incident, saying that the bandits also abducted Ma’aru Abubakar, the son-in-law to a contractor based in the community.

He said that the incident happened on Tuesday, January 25.

Adam identified the deceased officers as Anas Usaini, a superintendent of police, and Sunusi Alhassan, an inspector.

He said the officers were shot dead close to an improvised patrol vehicle which was also set ablaze by the gunmen.

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Adam, said efforts were being intensified by to arrest the bandits.

Residents , however, said the gunmen invaded their target’s residence after attacking a security formation and went into the town unchallenged.

Residents said the latest incident occurred less than three months after Kabiru Taura, a businessman, was kidnapped and freed after reportedly paying over N20 million ransom.

Jigawa is a relatively peaceful state in the troubled Nigerian North-west region, but residents have called for more security attention to ensure the situation does not deteriorate.(vitalnews)

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