Terrorists Kill Two In Katsina
At least two people were reportedly killed on Sunday, after armed terrorists invaded Runka town in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The decesed were identified as Tajoddeen and Aminu.
A conflict journalist based in the Northwest region of Nigeria, Bakastine made this known via a tweet, saying the deceased persons were personnel of Katsina Community Watch Corps.
“SAD NEWS: Yesterday night, bandits attacked Runka town in Safana LGA, Katsina State, killing two members of the Katsina Community Watch Corps, Tajoddeen and Aminu. May the Almighty bring peace to the Northwest region and end this crisis,” the journalist wrote.
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In a separate post, the journalist said another set of bandits attacked Kanon Haki village in the Faskari Local Government Area of the state and abducted several people.
He said the terrorists also looted shops and stole livestock being reared by the residents of the community.
He said, “SAD NEWS: Just minutes ago, bandits attacked Kanon Haki village in Faskari LGA, Katsina State. They abducted several people, looted shops and stole livestock. May the Almighty rescue all those held captive by these bandits.”
Repeated attempts to contact ASP Sadiq Aliyu, Public Relations Officer of the Katsina State Police Command, for comment on the incidents were unsuccessful.
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