The police in Katsina have confirmed the deaths of eleven people, killed by bandits who invaded three villages in Bakori Local Government Area (LGA).
Katsina, the home state of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has been subject to attacks by bandits, forcing many to flee their homes.
It was said that the incident occurred on May 25, 2024, when the bandits launched a surprise attack on the Unguwar Lamido, shooting and killing innocent civilians.
Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the police spokesman, shared the attack in a statement on Sunday.
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According to Sadiq-Aliyu, Authorities in Bakori promptly responded to the distress call, mobilizing operatives to the scene. They successfully restored normalcy and prevented further losses.
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He further urged the public to ignore misleading report circulating on social media, particularly Facebook, claiming that 40 people were killed in attacks on three villages in Bakori.
The Spokesman said:
“On May 25, 2024, bandits launched an attack on Unguwar Lamido village in Bakori where they shot and killed 11 people.
“We are aware of a misleading report making the rounds, especially on Facebook, that bandits attacked three villages in Bakori and killed 40 people. The command wishes to categorically debunk this claim as misleading and set the record straight.
“The investigation is ongoing; the command is working closely with relevant stakeholders and members of the community to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.”
