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One killed as terrorists abduct Islamic cleric from Ghana during Maolud procession in Katsina

One killed as terrorists abduct Islamic cleric from Ghana during Maolud procession in Katsina

Daredevil terrorists have attacked another Maolud procession in Katsina State, killing one person and injuring many others.

The incident, which occurred yesterday early morning at Zagami village in Faskari Local Council of the state, also saw several people abducted by the terrorists.

A source, who asked not to be named, said many residents of the community had gathered at an open space and started the Maulud procession without hitches.

He said the procession was peaceful until past midnight when they suddenly heard gunshots from several directions.

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“Most of us ran for our dear lives, and several people were unfortunate to sustain injuries while trying to escape.

“One person was killed while several others sustained gunshot wounds. The bandits abducted several people but I’m not sure of their number,” he said.

It was gathered that among those kidnapped were women, children and a Muslim cleric from Ghana who had come to participate in the procession.

At time of filing this report, spokesperson for the Katsina State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, was yet to respond to inquiry about the incident.

One killed as terrorists abduct Islamic cleric from Ghana during Maolud procession in Katsina

(GUARDIAN)

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