The terrorists, numbering more than 200 riding on motorcycles and armed with AK-47 rifles, among other weapons were said to have carried out the attack at Gatikawa village of Kankara LGA at about 6:30 pm on Wednesday.
According
to report, the Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of five
police officers and three civilians in the Kankara Local Government Area of the
state.
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Gambo, SP, the command’s public relations officer, confirmed the incident to
newsmen in Katsina, saying eight persons lost their lives during the attack
which was carried out at about 6:30 pm on Wednesday.
According
to him, the victims include five policemen and three civilians, adding that the
police officers were from the Kano State Command on special duties to the area.
The
terrorist were said to have operated for more than one hour, moving from house
to house, looting food items, money, and other valuables.
Gambo,
however, maintained that investigations are ongoing to unravel the incident.
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