The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rimi, CSP Mohammed Sani Sagir Maude, who was killed while confronting armed bandits, has been buried in Katsina State amid grief and emotional scenes.
CSP Maude died on Feb. 13, 2026, during a fierce exchange of gunfire with suspected bandits at Karare bush in Rimi Local Government Area.
According to a report by security analyst Zagozola Makams, the confrontation occurred after the attackers launched an assault on Magaje Village, targeting residents of the community.
Sources said that in the course of the encounter, three of the bandits were neutralised, four magazines and stolen livestock were recovered, and the DPO’s colleagues engaged in intense gunfire to secure the area.
Unfortunately, CSP Maude was shot in the head, while Insp. Nasir Haruna sustained injury to his hand.
The remains of the gallant officer were deposited at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, for postmortem before his burial. Community members, colleagues, and family gathered to pay their last respects, with many visibly mourning his sacrifice.
Residents in the area described CSP Maude as brave and committed, emphasising that efforts to apprehend the fleeing bandits and recover his missing service rifle are ongoing.
The command assured that intensified operations would continue to rid the area of criminal elements.
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