The Police Command in Zamfara State has confirmed the killing of six people in an attack by local vigilantes, Yan Sakai, in Kadamutsawa community of Bungudu Local Government Area.
A statement, yesterday, issued in Gusau by the command’s spokesman, ASP Yazid Abubakar, said the attack, which took place on June 28, left four people injured.
“The injured victims have been taken to Kwatarkoshi hospital, where one of them died while receiving treatment,” he added.
He said the police divisional officer in Kwatorkoshi led a strike force of the division, in collaboration with the military personnel, to the scene.
“The hoodlums escaped, but effort is ongoing by the police to fish out the culprits and bring them to justice,” Abubakar said.
He appealed to relatives of those affected to remain calm and allow the authorities to handle the situation.