November 06, (THEWILL) – Gunmen suspected to be bandits, on Sunday night, attacked a Maulud procession by Muslim faithful at Kusa village in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the State, Bala Ibrahim, who is from the council area, said 14 people were killed, 17 sustained bullet wounds, while several others including women and children were abducted.
Ibrahim said the terrorists surrounded the venue of the Maulud procession and began firing gunshots into the crowd.
Confirming the incident, Spokesperson for the Police Command in the State, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, said two people died while receiving treatment, while 18 others sustained injuries.
“Yes, there was an attack in Musawa LGA around 11pm while people were having Maulud procession. Bandits attacked, shot and injured 18 people. They were evacuated to the hospital for treatment.
“Later on, two among them died. Further investigation is ongoing for possible arrest and to bring the perpetrators of these acts to justice,” Aliyu said.
Meanwhile, Governor Dikko Radda, on Monday, visited the affected community to commiserate with the people over the incident.
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