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At least 11 people have been killed in a reprisal attack by suspected bandits in Kankia Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State.
Katsina Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, in a statement issued on Sunday, revealed that the attack occurered on Saturday.
The commissioner said intelligence reports revealed a notorious bandit leader, Mohammadu Fulani, was advancing with armed men toward strategic bridges and security operatives repelled them on Saturday.
“A joint security team, led by Kankia’s Divisional Police Officer, intercepted the gang and engaged them in a fierce gun battle. Several bandits were killed, while eight motorcycles and rustled cattle were recovered during the operation,” he said.
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Mu’azu said the attackers later regrouped and launched another assault around midday on Gwalgoro Village in Gyaza/Kunduru Ward. He added that the attack left 11 people dead.
“The attack was a cowardly act of terror against innocent residents,” the commissioner said while condoling with affected families.
Mu’azu applauded security personnel for their professionalism, noting that community intelligence helped thwart the initial attack.
He urged residents of Kankia to remain vigilant and share timely information with security agencies to prevent further attacks.
“The government remains committed to restoring peace and protecting lives and property across Katsina State,” he added.
