THREE deaths were officially confirmed yesterday after suspected terrorists assaulted Jajar Kanwa village in the Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The terrorists are accused of rustling domestic animals, stealing food, cash, and cell phones, in addition to injuring two other residents.
Residents reported that the criminals rode into the area at around 2 am in the morning, loaded with weapons like AK-47 rifles.
The gang was said to have kidnapped six persons, including a pregnant mother.
While the villagers were reportedly told by the terrorists to give N20,000 each within the next seven days or suffer the consequences
The event was confirmed by SP Gambo Isah, spokesman for the state police command.
He said, “Yes, two people were killed and three were injured. Due to the ongoing operations in Sokoto and Zamfara, a large number of terrorists/bandits are trooping into Katsina through Zamfara.
“It was while they were coming in that they attacked some villagers at Kanwar Jaja, Jibia LGA. But no kidnapping took place.”
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