A notorious terrorist leader, Ibrahim Dangawo has been killed by police operatives while repelling an attack on its Magama “Nipping Point” along Jibia-Katsina Road.
NigeriaCrime.com learned that an AK-47 rifle along with four magazines containing 90 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition as well as money among other exhibits was recovered from the assailants in the process.
Dangawo’s gang were suspected to be responsible for the attack and killing of DSP Abdulkadir Rano, the former Divisional Police Officer in charge of Jibia LGA killed last year.
Confirming the incident the Police Public Relations Officer SP Gambo Isah, noted that two of its officers sustained gunshot wounds and are undergoing treatment.
According to him, Dangawo and his gang attacked the checkpoint around 4:30 am on Monday but were subdued by police operatives after a fierce gun duel in which many of the hoodlums were injured.
“Search parties are still combing the area with a view of arresting or recovering more dead bodies of the terrorists. Investigation is ongoing,” SP Gambo said.