Suspected bandits, on Sunday, July 25 launched a fresh attack on Kukar Babangida community in the Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing one person and injuring three others.
The community is located along the Katsina-Jibia Road and is considered to be a safe place of refuge, by many victims of attacks, from other Jibia communities.
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A local source told ait.live that the bandits arrived the community at about 11 p.m., shooting sporadically, as they conducted a house-to-house search for livestock and other valuables they could steal.
Ait.live gathered that during the operation, the bandits took away about 300 livestock, as well as motorcycles and clothes.
The deceased has been buried since Monday morning, while the three injured victims are receiving treatment at a health facility.
When contacted, Police spokesman, Superintendent of Police Gambo Isah, said he will contact the Area Commander and revert.
(Editor: Abaje Usekwe)
