Security forces neutralise two terrorists during patrol in Katsina

News Security forces neutralise two terrorists during patrol in Katsina Published on May 2, 2026 By Hadiza Musa googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Security forces have killed two suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Friday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the incident happened around 6:20 p.m. on April 30 near Dankwabo village when troops of the 17 Brigade, while on patrol, encountered armed men. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Security sources said the troops engaged the suspects in a gun battle, leading to the neutralisation of two of them, while others escaped. “Items recovered from the scene include an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, a motorcycle, four mobile phones, a power bank, and the sum of ₦20,000,” Makama wrote. The sources added that troops have continued follow-up operations to track down fleeing suspects and ensure the area is safe from further attacks. Don't Miss Go to Court- Kaduna govt fires back at contractors over alleged N30bn debt You may like 2027: Sitting Rep loses ticket as Katsina APC picks consensus candidate Police arrest suspected bandit informant over threats, N10m extortion in Katsina Police foil bandits’ attack in Katsina, arrest suspect Security operatives foil bandit attack in Katsina Bandits demand N5m ‘tax’ from Katsina villages Tension in Katsina communities as bandits impose N5m levy

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/02/security-forces-neutralise-two-terrorists-during-patrol-in-katsina/