Shock and mourning have gripped Katsina State after Divisional Police Officer CSP Muhammad Sani Kabir was killed while leading a high-risk operation against suspected cattle rustlers in Rimi Local Government Area.
The late-night drama began when urgent alerts reached authorities that armed rustlers had invaded Magaji town, driving away livestock and terrorising residents. Acting swiftly, Kabir mobilised a joint force of security operatives and local defenders, charging straight into the unfolding crisis.
A fierce gun battle erupted and raged into the early hours of dawn prayers, with villagers joining forces to reclaim stolen cattle. Several animals were successfully recovered, and three suspected rustlers were neutralised during the confrontation.
But the operation took a tragic turn during a follow-up clash in a nearby area. According to officials, the DPO personally led the assault on the gang’s location when his rifle suddenly malfunctioned. In that critical moment, he was shot dead by the group’s alleged leader, identified as Maigemu.
The violence left two men and several young girls wounded, while three injured security personnel are currently receiving treatment in hospital.
Authorities confirmed that the fallen officer’s remains have been returned to his family in Zaria, Kaduna State, for burial.
State officials praised his bravery, with Governor Dikko Umaru Radda vowing that the fight against criminal gangs will intensify and that Kabir’s sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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