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Maulud: Bandits Kill Nine, Injure 16 in Katsina
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Maulud: Bandits Kill Nine, Injure 16 in Katsina
By Zubairu Audu, Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command, on Monday, confirmed that seven people were killed while 16 others were injured by bandits who stormed a religious occasion in Kusa town, Musawa Local Government Area of the state.
According to the police, the bandits stormed the gathering a few minutes after 10 pm on Sunday and fired several gunshots at those attending the occasion.
The command’s spokesman, Abubakar Aliyu, said, “On November 5, 2023, at about 10.30 pm, bandits in their numbers, wielding dangerous weapons such as AK-47 rifles and shooting sporadically, attacked the Maulud procession at Rugar Kusa village, Musawa Local Government Area, Katsina State.
“Upon receipt of the report, immediately, operatives were mobilised and swung into action, where they succeeded in repelling the attack. Seven people were shot dead, and 18 people sustained gunshot injuries as a result of the attack and were evacuated to the General Hospital Musawa for immediate medical attention.
“However, two people out of the injured were confirmed dead by the doctor while receiving treatment. Investigation is still ongoing. Efforts are on with a view to arresting the perpetrators of the dastardly act. Further development will be communicated in due course.”
Residents revealed that the bandits surrounded the religious gathering after which they began to shoot sporadically.
