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Six K*lled, Many Injured As Bandits Attack Katsina Communities

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Bandits storm Ruwan Godiya and Kwai village in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State killing six-person and injuring many others.

It was gathered that the bandits stormed the communities on Tuesday afternoon, July 19, 2022, and also carted away several cattle, among other domestic animals.

One Lawal Kafinta who hails from the Ruwan Godiya, claims that the gunmen killed one person and injured several others in Kwai, a neighboring community.

The gunmen said to be over a hundred, invaded the communities on motorcycles.

“Yes, the hoodlums killed five persons in Ruwan Godiya and one other person at Kwai, a neighboring village. They also injured scores in the attack. As I am talking to you, some of them are receiving treatment in Funtua,” Kafinta said.

“The incident occurred Tuesday, between 12 noon and 1 pm. They did not enter Faskari town. They only operated on the outskirt of the town where herders normally graze their animals.

“Among those killed include: Saidu Nadada, Nadabo Danjuma, Surajo Alhaji Garba, and Ibrahim Haliru, among others and they have since been buried following Islamic jurisdiction,” Lawal added.

Isaac Obasi

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