The Katsina State Police Command has lost a Divisional Police officer ( DPO) during a shoot out with bandits.
A policeman also received gun shot Injury in his hand during the encounter.
The spokesman for the command, DSP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the development in a statement made public in katsina on Friday.
He revealed that Police operatives also killed three bandits in the operation.
Aliyu gave details of the incident thus” Today,( Friday) February 13th, 2026, at about 0200 hrs, some suspected armed bandits, armed with dangerous weapons shooting sporadically, attacked Magaje village, Rimi LGA, and rustled a number of animals and escaped the scene before the arrival of police operatives.
” Upon receipt of the report, quickly, the DPO Rimi, in collaboration with neighbouring divisions, and the Military, mobilised operatives and responded to the scene.
” The team successfully tracked and intercepted the suspected armed bandits at Magaje village, Rimi LGA, where a gun duel ensued. The team successfully recovered all the rustled animals and neutralised 3 suspected armed bandits.
” Regrettably, the DPO was fatally shot by the bandits, and one policeman sustained a gunshot injury to his hand. The injured officer has been rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention and is responding to treatment.”
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, while commending the act of valour and camaraderie displayed by the joint security team, condemned the unfortunate incident.
” He mourns the loss of the officer, describing him as an upright, honest, and professional police officer, as he condoles with the immediate family and friends of the deceased officers.”