Heavy gunshots in Gombe community as police operatives repel bandits’ attack

The Gombe state command of the Nigeria Police Force says it has foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits on Guda Lamido village in Kashere town, Akko local government area of the state.

Police spokesman in the statre, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said a distress report was received at about 4:00 am on January 13 indicating that bandits were attempting to invade the community.

He said a joint patrol team comprising police officers, local vigilante groups and hunters was immediately mobilised to the area.

His words: “Upon receipt of the report, a joint patrol team comprising officers of the Nigeria Police Force, local vigilante groups, and hunters swiftly mobilised and responded to the distress.

“The team engaged the bandits and successfully repelled the attack, forcing the criminals to retreat into the surrounding forest.”

The police spokesperson said no life was lost and no injuries were recorded during the encounter.

He added that calm has been restored to the area and that security agencies have intensified patrols and surveillance operations within the community and its environs to forestall further threats.

Abdullahi urged residents of the state to remain vigilant and continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and useful information.