Bandits kill three, injure 11 in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed that three persons were killed and 11 others injured when bandits attacked Jikamashi town in Musawa Local Government Area. The Command’s Public
The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed that three persons were killed and 11 others injured when bandits attacked Jikamashi town in Musawa Local Government Area.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Deputy Superintendent of Police Aliyu Abubakar, made the confirmation in a statement yesterday in Katsina.
According to him, about 6.05 p.m.on March 10, a distress call was received at Musawa Division reporting that suspected bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, had attacked Jikamashi village, Musawa Local Government Area.
“They injured 14 persons before the arrival of security agencies,” he said.
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He added that upon receiving the report, a joint team of security agencies, led by the DPO Musawa, quickly responded to the scene.
“The team engaged the bandits in a gun duel, successfully foiling the attack.
“The injured victims were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.
“Unfortunately, three of the injured victims were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, while 11 are responding to treatment,” he said.
DSP Abubakar added that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bello Shehu, condemned the attack and directed an investigation into the incident and arrest of the perpetrators.
