Bandits have invaded Kukar Babangida town in Jibia local government area of Katsina state, killing the village head, Magaji Haruna and his son.
According to Daily Trust, the police spokesman in Katsina, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, confirmed the incident, saying however nine people were killed.
He said details were sketchy regarding the attack but promised to share more information once available.
However, a resident said eight other people were killed in the attack which began around 10 pm Wednesday.
“Three were killed together with the son of the village, Idris Haruna, in the same house, while two were the watchmen of a company, Tinna Tech. The terrorists slaughtered one of the watchmen and and shot the other with a gun.”
“They have also set two trucks of the company and one other gulf car ablaze,” he said.
