The attention of the Katsina state police Command has been drawn to reaction made by an online news platform, Sahara reporters on the Katsina state police Command’s Press Briefing No. 24/2021 dated 11th June, 2021 with the above caption. The Command wishes to make it clear and set the records straight that the said 13yrs old, Abdulkarim Mati was not only an errand boy to Bandits’ leader Ardo Nashaware, but has demonstrated skills in operating dangerous weapons such as AK 47 riflle. His confessions as to the killing of the two suspected bandits in the forest is yet to be confirmed as investigation is still ongoing.
- Furthermore, allowing a dangerous teenager who has been in the wilderness with dangerous criminals directly into the community without investigation and subsequent rehabilitation will jeopardize the command’s efforts at providing public safety and security to the good people of the state.
- The Command urges Sahara reporters to always verify and authenticate stories before drawing conclusions, please.
SP GAMBO ISAH,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, (PPRO)
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,
KATSINA STATE COMMAND.