Two policemen who sustained injuries in the encounter had been treated and discharged.
The spokesman for the Katsina State Police Command, SP Gambo Isah, confirmed the development.
He said the incident occurred around 4.30 am at Magama / Hirji junction along Katsina/ Jibia Road.
According to him, the terrorists had stormed the Police Nipping Point in large numbers, adding that the bravery and professional display by the operatives at the Nipping Point made them to repel the attack and killed a member of the terrorist gang in the encounter.
Isah added that many of the terrorists fled the scene with gunshot wounds.
He also revealed that the police recovered one AK 47 rifle, cash and other exhibits from the scene.
He said, “At about 4.30 am, terrorists in their numbers, shooting sporadically with AK 47 rifles, attacked a police Nipping Point at Magama – Hirji junction, along Jibia – Katsina road. The policemen engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun duel and successfully repelled them.
“One of the terrorists was neutralised, and one AK 47 rifle was recovered with four magazines containing 90 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition of AK 47 rifles. Money and other exhibits were also recovered. Many of the terrorists escaped the scene with gunshot injuries.
“Two policemen sustained injury during the encounter. They were taken to Jibia hospital, treated and discharged. Search parties are still combing the area with a view of arresting or recovering more dead bodies on the terrorists. Investigation is ongoing.”
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