From Agaju Madugba, Katsina
The police has confirmed an attack by terrorists on Rugar Kusa village, Musawa Local Government Area, Katsina State, during which a total of nine residents lost their lives.
According to the Katsina police command Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the hoodlums, armed with AK47 rifles launched an attack on a malaud procession in the area at about 10.30pm last Sunday killing seven persons on the spot.
According to a press statement by the police on Monday, on receipt of a report of the attack, “police operatives were mobilised and swung into action, where they succeeded in repelling the attack.
“Seven people were shot dead and 18 people sustained gunshot injuries as a result of the attack and were evacuated to the General Hospital, Musawa, for medical attention.
“However, two people out of the injured were confirmed dead by doctors while receiving treatment.
“The investigation is still ongoing and efforts are on with a view to arresting the perpetrators of the dastardly act.”