Tragically, at least eight individuals have lost their lives as a group of terrorists, armed with advanced weapons, carried out an attack on the Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
In the assault that occurred on Sunday night, eyewitnesses reported four individuals wounded, and two others were declared missing.
A resident informed newsmen on Monday via a phone call that a substantial number of terrorists attacked individuals returning from Kukar Babangida village to Yan Gayya community.
He detailed that the victims, aged between 22 and 47, all from Yan Gayya village, were laid to rest on Monday morning following Islamic funeral rites.
“They are Malam Sani Na Gogara, “m” 47 years; Yusuf Dan Karaminsu, “m”, 22 years; Yusuf Jari “m”, 50 years, Sale Lami “m”, 45 years; Dan Hameme, “m”, 45 years; Malam Shafa’i, “m”, 35 years; Malam Dikke, “m” 45 years and Bishir Sani “m”, 30 years.”
“And those wounded are Bilyaminu Yan Gayya, Malam Jafaru, Alhaji Lawal Dadi and Dan Husama.”
“Similarly, two people are still missing as a result of the attack. They are Alhaji Abdulrashid Yan Gayya and Malam Abdu Teacher”, eyewitness accounted.”
The State Police Spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, verified the incident to our correspondent over a phone call. Although Sadiq did not provide additional details, he assured that he would communicate the specifics of the incident shortly.
“Yes, eight people were killed, four wounded and two others abducted by the terrorists. I am working out to give you more details”, he stated.
Jibia is located along the Nigerian border with Niger. The local government also shares borders with Batsari, Kaita, Katsina, Batagarawa and Zurmi (Zamfara State) Local Government Areas.