At least seven persons were reportedly killed when some suspected bandits armed with sophisticated weapons attacked Magajin Wando village in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Danmusa, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement on Saturday.
According to him, the incident occurred last night, between 11:00 p.m. and midnight.
The preliminary findings indicated that the ambush was carried out by the same group of criminals on the move to avenge some of their members killed in the Magaji Wando Community during the repel by the Community Watch Corps.
During the attack, many residents of the community, on their way to the hospital, were said to have also been injured during the ambush by the hoodlums.
He commended members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps for their swift and courageous intervention, and for preventing what he said could have been a far more devastating outcome for the community.
Danmusa restated the government’s commitment to intensifying security operations across the state, and pledged its determination to continue to work closely with the military, police, and other security agencies to track down and dismantle the criminal networks behind the attacks.
He extended deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured.