Operation intelligence-driven – Dikko on killing of 18 bandits in Katsina 

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has commended the military, Department of State Services (DSS) and section vigilantes for foiling a planned wide kidnapping successful Bakori Local Government Area and neutralising 18 equipped bandits.

The cognition took spot astatine astir 1am connected Monday, September 21, 2026, astatine Gidan Iyado successful Kakumi Ward, according to the authorities Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs.

The ministry said the associated cognition progressive hunters, members of the Community Watch Corps and section vigilante groups, who ambushed the bandits pursuing quality astir a planned wide abduction for ransom.

The authorities Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mua’su, said the cognition was intelligence-driven and targeted a radical allegedly terrorising Kakumi Ward and neighbouring communities.

“The cognition was intelligence-driven. Acting connected credible accusation astir planned wide abduction for ransom by the transgression group, our forces laid ambush utilizing operational assets and engaged the bandits.”

The commissioner ident...