The Digest:
Eleven persons were killed and two others sustained injuries in an attack by suspected bandits on the Gurbi community in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred at about 2:40 pm on April 26. A joint security team responded, but the assailants fled on sighting advancing forces. The Katsina State Police Command said normalcy has been restored and additional tactical teams have been deployed to prevent further attacks.
Key Points:
- The injured victims were evacuated to a nearby hospital.
- The bodies have been released to families for burial in line with Islamic rites.
- The police commissioner has ordered intelligence-led patrols and synergy with other agencies.
- On Sunday, gunmen killed at least 29 people in Adamawa State.
- The public has been urged to provide useful information to assist investigations.
The police command commiserated with the families and assured efforts to apprehend the perpetrators.
Sources: Channels TV
