Bandits attack on Baure Village in the Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State has claimed 21 lives.
A statement by the Katsina Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Aliyu, on Friday in Katsina gave details of the incident: “On Jan. 7, 2025, in Baure Village, Safana LGA, some suspected armed bandits attacked a joint team of Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante members, who were returning from a condolence visit.
“The incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m., prompting a swift response from police operatives attached to Safana Divisional Headquarters, who rushed to the scene and restored normalcy.
“Sadly, 21 persons were fatally shot as a result of the attack.”
Aliyu said that efforts were being made to arrest perpetrators of the dastardly act.
He added that further developments would be communicated in due course as the investigations continued. (NAN)