Katsina -The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of five policemen and three civilians in Kankara Local Government area of the state.
The command’s Public Relation Officer, SP Gambo Isah confirmed the killings in a statement on Thursday.
Isah said the victims were killed during an attack by terrorists numbering more than 300, riding on motorcycles, and armed with AK-47 rifles.
He said that the gunmen attacked Gatikawa village in Kankara Local Government at about 6:30pm on Wednesday, July 20.
According to him, the policemen killed were on special duty to the area from Kano State Police Command.
“The terrorists were over 300 and were fully armed. The five policemen are from Kano on special duty to Gatikawa.
“The terrorists attacked them at 6:45pm. The terrorists also killed three civilians. Investigation is ongoing,” SP Gambo Isah said.
However, residents, said the gunmen operated for more than an hour, moving from house to house to loot food items, money and other valuables.
Many villagers sustained injuries during the attack and are now in various hospitals for treatment.(vitalnewsngr.com)
