The Agro Rangers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has successfully repelled an attack by suspected bandits on the Federal Government’s grain silo in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Mr. Buhari Hamisu, spokesperson of the NSCDC, stated in a Sunday statement in Katsina that the attack occurred on April 6, around 1 a.m. He reported that the bandits attempted to destroy the silo and abduct its manager, Mr. Lawal Shitu-Yar’adua. The Agro Rangers responded promptly, engaging the bandits in a fierce gun duel that lasted for over two hours, ultimately thwarting the attack.
“The valiant operatives overpowered the criminals, who scaled the rear fence of the reserve and escaped with serious injuries.
“The silo was not damaged, nor did the criminals succeed in their nefarious act,” the NSCDC spokesman added.
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Hamisu said the NSCDC had detailed more personnel to the location and increased the firepower of the operatives to prevent a recurrence of such attack.h
The silo is used to store grains being distributed to people of Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states, according to him,
“The Command remains dedicated towards promoting safety and security for the good people of the state and Nigeria as a whole, as well as providing adequate protection of critical national assets and infrastructure.”
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