At least 11 individuals were reportedly killed in a recent bandit assault on Unguwar Lamido Village in the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Armed with dangerous weapons including AK-47 rifles, the assailants reportedly initiated the attack on Saturday, May 25th, 2024, at approximately 10 pm.
According to a statement by Police Spokesman ASP Abubakar Sadiq, law enforcement swiftly mobilized operatives in conjunction with local vigilantes to counter the assault.
The command refuted assertions that the bandits had killed around 40 individuals, deeming such claims as misleading.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Police Command, CP A.A. Musa, psc+, while expressing his condolences to the friends and families of the victims, condemned the attack. He further ordered a thorough investigation into the incident and deployed additional assets to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators.
“The investigation is ongoing, as the command is working closely with relevant stakeholders and members of the community to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
“We urge anyone with useful information that will assist the investigation to come forward and assist us in bringing the perpetrators to justice”, the statement added.