Tragedy struck in Kusa, a community in the Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, when a procession of Maulud celebrants was attacked by bandits, killing many people, including women and children.
There are cnflicting reports regarding the exact number of casualties, with some sources indicating that no fewer than 20 bodies were recovered from the scene, while others estimate the number at 14.
The attack reported occurred on Sunday night, according a Daily Trust report.
The paper said no fewer than 17 admitted at the Katsina Orthopaedic Hospital for bullets extraction, as others were admitted at the Musawa General Hospital.
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According to a resident, the bandits opened fire on the procession around 11:05 pm on Sunday, during which also many were abducted from the scene.
“The bandits surrounded the venue of the Maulud celebration and fired gunshot at the participant, injuring many and took several captives away,” he said.
He added that before the arrival of security forces, the attackers had fled into their hideouts.
Confirming the report to the media, the police spokesman in Katsina, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, said the bandits attacked, shot and injured 18 people.
“They were evacuated to the hospital for treatment. Later on, two among them died. Further investigation is ongoing for possible arrest and to bring the perpetrators of these acts to justice.” he said.
