Bandits kill one in Katsina cattle-rustling raid

Bandits have attacked Yar Tasha community in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area of Katsina State State, killing one person and injuring several others.

The bandits were said to have also rustled cows and other livestock during the attack.

The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon.

During the raid, the bandits also razed some buildings in the community.

Eye witness account told our correspondent that the bandits, who were on motorcycles were carrying different dangerous weapons, including AK 47 riffles.

The state Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu did not take his calls or respond to a text message on the incident as of press time.

There has been a surge in banditry attacks in Katsina. Recall that bandits on Tuesday  attacked Kankara General Hospital in Kankara Local Government Area of the state.

During the attack , one of the medical doctors on duty, Dr. Murtala Sale Dandashire was shot.

Five people were also abducted by the gunmen who invaded hospital around 11pm.

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