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General News of Sunday, 19 April 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Over 40 dead as armed bandits hit three communities in Katsina

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A gang of armed bandits have claimed the lives of at least 47 people in early morning attacks on communities in three local government areas, according to the Katsina State Police Command.

The bandits carried out the attacks in Dutsinma, Danmusa and Safana local government areas about 12:30am on April 18.

SP Gambo Isah, the command’s Spokesman, confirmed the killings to the press on Sunday in Katsina.

The command spokesman did not give further details but said that police, army, Air Force, civil defence and DSS personnel had been deployed to restore normalcy in the affected communities.

(NAN)