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Security operatives have repelled an attack by bandits in Zakka community in Safana LGA of Katsina state.

Kaula Muhammad, chief press secretary to Dikko Radda, governor of Katsina, announced the development in a statement on Saturday.

Muhammad said the Katsina governor was also in the Safana LGA to inaugurate an empowerment programme sponsored by Abduljalal Runka, deputy speaker of the state house of assembly, when a distress call of the attack was received.

The chief press secretary said after receiving the intelligence report, the governor immediately called off the programme.

“Governor Radda and some few members of his entourage then joined the combined team of security personnel comprising officers of the Nigeria Police, Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji, ground troops of the Army, and Community Security Watch Corps,” NAN quoted Muhammad as saying.

“They engaged the terrorists at Zakka forest, before the criminals advanced to the hills.

“A 33-year-old man was bravely rescued by the gallant troops after a heavy gun battle with the terrorists which lasted almost 30 minutes.

“However, the terrorists were fortunate to escape without suffering casualty after their callous mission was thwarted.”

After the attack was repelled, the governor directed that the rescued victim, who sustained a gunshot injury in his leg, be taken to the hospital for urgent treatment.