The Kastina State Police Command has confirmed that no fewer than six traders lost their lives on Friday when their convoy of vehicles ran into bandits in Danmusa Local Government Area of the State.
According to The PUNCH, the spokesman for the Katsina State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, confirmed the incident.
He added that he was yet to get details of the incident.
“The incident occurred but I don’t have details yet, you can call me back later for details,” he said.
The traders were travelling from Maidabino village to participate in a weekly market located at Yantumaki.
The two villages are within Danmusa Local Government Area.
Residents revealed that the traders always travel in convoys because of the security situation in the council.
