Armed men kill six, destroy houses, vehicles in Katsina

Armed men have killed six individuals in Nasarawa village, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The armed men left 10 others injured in the raid.

In a statement, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, the State Police Public Relations Officer, revealed that the assailants, armed with sophisticated weapons including AK-47 rifles, descended upon the village on Monday night. In a relentless spree, “They shot and killed six (6) persons, injured about ten (10), and set ablaze three (3) houses and about ten (10) motor vehicles.” ASP Abubakar Aliyu stated.

Amid the sorrow, a resident of Nasarawa village shared a chilling account of the horrors witnessed.

He recounted how the terrorists killed a mad man and set ablaze another victim in the area.

He went on to reveal the grim aftermath, stating, “The bandits also killed two people in our neighbouring Madogara community.

“The relentless brutality did not stop there; scores of residents were abducted, staple grain stores were looted, and motorcycles were burnt beyond recognition, leaving the community in a state of profound grief.

“Commissioner of Police, CP Musa Aliyu, has deployed tactical operational intelligence to the scene in order to bring those responsible to justice and provide solace to the shattered community.”