A suspected drug peddler and member of a criminal gang was killed during a police operation at Sabuwar Anguwa, Katsina Local Government Area of Katsina State.
It was gathered on Monday that, the Central Market Surveillance Team, led by ASP Audu Isah, acting on credible intelligence, raided the location and arrested one Uzairu Abubakar, also known as Uzairu Kuda, a notorious drug dealer and member of the Kauraye miscreants.
Reports further disclosed that the suspect was found in possession of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, Pregabalin tablets, and Colorado.
During the arrest, he resisted and raised an alarm, prompting gang members to attack the police team.
According to multiple reports, the suspect drew a knife and stabbed the second-in-command of the surveillance team, ASP Ibrahim Yusuf, on the neck.
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In the ensuing confrontation, the officer discharged his firearm, injuring the suspect, who was taken to General Hospital Katsina and confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
Exhibits, including the suspected drugs and weapon, were recovered, and the corpse was released to the family for burial.
The police noted that investigations are ongoing, while efforts are being sustained to apprehend other members of the gang.