The police command in Katsina State has said three persons were killed and 11 others injured when bandits attacked Jikamashi town in the Musawa Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Aliyu Abubakar, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Katsina.
According to him, on March 10, at about 6:05 p.m., a distress call was received at Musawa Division reporting that suspected bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, had attacked Jikamashi Village, Musawa LGA.

“They injured 14 persons before the arrival of security agencies,” he said.

He added that upon receiving the report, a joint team of security agencies, led by the DPO of Musawa, quickly responded to the scene.
“The team engaged the bandits in a gun duel, successfully foiling the attack. The injured victims were immediately rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.

“Unfortunately, three of the injured victims were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, while 11 are responding to treatment,” he said.
Mr Abubakar added that the state Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, condemned the attack and directed a thorough investigation into the incident, with a view to arresting the perpetrators.

(NAN)