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Gunmen attack community in Katsina, kill 10 people

Not fewer than 10 people were reportedly killed on Sunday, April 21 evening after unknown gunmen attacked Yar Center, Sherere village in Kankara local government area.

Daily Trust writes that residents reported seeing the gunmen arriving on motorcycles shortly before opening fire on villagers.

Not done, the attackers went on to set people's shops and vehicles on fire.

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The national daily quoted a community leader Dikko Sherere as saying on phone: “We can’t even to go out and hold the burial rites of the deceased for fear of the bandits,” adding that “as at yesterday evening, seven corpses were recovered but by this morning, the dead had risen to 10.”

“The graves are yet to be dug as people are running for their lives, please help us, we are in grave danger."

The leader said the community was currently working hard to protect their women and children.

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“As I’m talking to you, people are busy relocating women and children on foot to areas perceived to be safe, we are under attack.”

Source: Legit.ng



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