05/04/2024
Terrorist Attack in Katsina State Leaves 3 Dead, Mayor and Another Person Kidnapped
By: Abdulrazak Ahmad Jibia
A tragic terrorist attack in Tuge village of Tuge ward in Musawa local government area of Katsina state has resulted in the deaths of three innocent people, including two men and the daughter of Tuge ward councilor, as well as the kidnapping of the village mayor, Kabir Hussaini, and another individual.
The attack which occurred on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at around 12:00 a.m., Hon. Ahmad Surajo, the secretary to the local government, confirmed the details of the attack to the Hausa Daily Post, expressing the shock and devastation caused by the violence.
He revealed that the gunmen not only kidnapped the mayor and another person but also killed three innocent individuals, including the daughter of the councilor of Tuge ward, Hon. Hussaini Ibrahim.
According to a source, the village residents attempted to seek emergency aid by calling security forces during the attack, but no assistance arrived until after the terrorists had left the area. However, the Community Watch Corps and Vigilante personnel swiftly entered the village to provide support once the gunmen had fled.
The Police Public Relations Officer of Katsina state command, Abubakar Sadiƙ Aliyu, provided further details, stating that a large number of bandits attacked the village at around 10:00 p.m., resulting in the deaths of three individuals, the kidnapping of two others, and the destruction of property, including a house and two shops.
Aliyu emphasized that efforts are underway to intensify the rescue operation for the kidnapped victims and to apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous act.
The community is reeling from the devastating impact of this violence, and authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety and security of the area.