Katsina: Six killed in bandit attack

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Bandits have reportedly killed six persons and kidnapped two others at Jargaba community, in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The incident occurred late Thursday as bandits in large numbers stormed the community and headed to a public area where men usually sit to socialise and started shooting sporadically on six men who were seated, killing them in the process.

The Public Relations Officer of the Katsina State Police Command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, while confirming the attack in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Friday said, “Yes, bandits attacked the community and shot people but two died on the spot while four of them who were injured yesterday but were also confirmed dead today making a total of six people that were killed. But, as for the kidnapping incident, I’m not sure while I will contact the DPO to confirm from him”.

It was also reported that two children were injured during the attack with sources stating that stray bullets hit the children as the bandits were said to have operated with little or no resistance from either local or government security operatives.

The lawmaker representing the council in the state House of Assembly, Abdulrahman Ahmed, who also confirmed the incident, lamented about the security challenges bedeviling the community and council area.

He said, “Earlier today, I received multiple distress calls from friends and relatives in Jargaba village, one of the wards under Bakori LGA, informing me that the village was under attack by bandits.

“According to the reports I received, the attackers went straight to a common gathering spot where residents usually sit to rest and converse. Among those present was a member of the local community watch group. Without warning, the bandits opened fire on the gathering, killing all six individuals present including an assistant to the commandant of the Community Watch Corps (CWC) of the council area.

“After the assailants left, it was discovered that two children had also been killed in the course of the attack. In addition, it is suspected that they abducted two individuals from a nearby house.