At least three people were killed and six others were kidnapped during a fresh attack by terrorists on Tuesday morning at Jajar Kanwa village, in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. It was learned that the attack occurred at about 2am when terrorists rustled several domestic animals and carted away household valuables, including money, phones, and food items. According to a local source, the terrorists arrived on motorcycles and were armed with sophisticated weapons, Guardian reports.
January 17, 2023According to a local source, the terrorists arrived on motorcycles and were armed with sophisticated weapons.
He claimed that the terrorists killed three people, including a woman who worked at the community clinic. He said that before the terrorists left, they told the community to cough up the sum of N20,000 each for collection within one week, or face the consequences. SP Gambo Isah, a spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed the incident but stated that only two people were killed and three others were injured.
“I assure you that security forces are presently engaging them, rooting them out from their hideouts in the state.”
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