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Thursday, March 28, 2024

BREAKING: Gunmen rape Girls, kill 40 in Katsina communities

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Unknown gunmen have allegedly stormed and killed scores in Faskari Local Government of Katsina State .

It was gathered that the operation which lasted for hours claimed the life of over 40 people, mostly the elderly, women and children.

Our correspondent also gathered that, a number of young females were raped.

A source told PRNigeria on Wednesday that communities affected include Kadisau, Maigora, Kabalawa, Kwakware, Raudama and Unguwar Wahabi.

The source said the bandits stormed the communities on several motorcycles.

ā€œThey abused some young girls and married women while setting houses and food stores on fire.ā€

He added that the assailants also ā€œrobbed the villagers before they rustled domestic animals, especially cows and sheepā€.

However, the bandits have threatened more attacks.

The attackers sent words that they would return after Wednesdayā€™s funeral service (Janaizah) for the victims.

But Police spokesman in Katsina State, SP Gambo Isah, has assured the people of safety.

ā€œThe Area Commander in Funtua, DPOs and military personnel are currently in the area to ensure maximum security during the burial and afterwardsā€, he said.

 

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