Armed bandits on Sunday night attacked a Maulud celebration venue in Kusa, Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least 20 people and the abducting several others.
A vigilante member, who spoke to Vanguard, recounted the horrific scene, stating that the attackers surrounded the Maulud venue, opening fire on the participants, injuring many.
According to him, “the aftermath of the attack left 20 lifeless bodies in the community. Several individuals were also forcefully taken captive by the assailants and their whereabouts is currently unknown,” the source said.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu confirmed the attack, saying a group of bandits had targeted the area during the Maulud procession.
ASP Sadiq said the bandits inflicted injuries on 18 individuals, who were transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
Unfortunately, two of the injured individuals later died as a result of the injury, he said.
Further investigation is ongoing for possible arrest and to bring the perpetrators of these acts to justice,” he added.
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