The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured the Plateau State Government of the federal government's commitment to restoring peace and security after a deadly attack on the Kawel community in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area. This assurance was communicated by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 4 on Wednesday.

Police have refuted allegations suggesting that one of their officers is connected to armed bandits. According to a police spokesperson, the officer is involved in supporting ongoing security operations alongside other security agencies in the Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.

Bandits have reportedly killed a chief imam in Sokoto state, which has raised renewed concerns about insecurity and violent attacks in northern Nigeria, according to Legit.ng.

The Nigeria Police Force has refuted claims that its operatives permitted armed bandits to pass through a checkpoint without challenge, stating that the individuals in the viral video are vigilantes, not bandits. The police emphasized the importance of accurate reporting regarding security matters.

The Katsina State Government has refuted claims that it funded Hajj pilgrimages for bandit leaders or other criminal elements operating in the state. The government labeled these allegations as false and has called for evidence to support such claims, according to ThisDay Live.

The Nigerian Police Force has dismissed claims from a viral video suggesting that an officer had interactions with bandits in Katsina. The Force urged the public to disregard the video's assertions and to rely solely on information disseminated through official police channels and authorized sources, according to Tribune Online.