February 03, (THEWILL) – At least six persons including the village head of Daddarar, in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina have been killed following attack by bandits on Wednesday night.
Sources within the community said, some residents were also abducted.
“The hoodlums killed Magajin Yangayya, Alhaji Jafaru Rabiu, along with his house help, Mansir Danye, and five others before disappearing with five persons to their hideout,” the source said, adding that the bandits in the attack went from house to house, rustled animals and robbed the people of their valuables.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Isah Gambo, said five people were killed, including the village head while one person is still missing.
He said: “Bandits, carrying sophisticated weapons, invaded the village around 11:30 pm (Wednesday) shooting sporadically.
“On arrival at the scene of the attack, the DPO in the company of some military personnel engaged the terrorists in a gun duel and chase them away while trying to escape with some people and animals. One woman is still missing from the attack.”
He attributed the recent surge in attack experienced in the state to the ongoing military operations in Sokoto and Zamfara which is causing the criminals to flee to Katsina.
Gambo assured that security operatives are working round the clock to see how to contain them.
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