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Six dead as terrorists ambush traders

Six dead as terrorists ambush traders

Terrorists opened fire on more than 20 vehicles in a convoy of traders led by a military escort in Katsina on Friday, killing at least six people.

It is reported that the terrorists opened fire on the vehicles that were going to a weekly market from Mai Dabino town to Yantumaki in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

One of the victims, who decided to stay anonymous, said that residents have only a day every week to move out of their villages, adding that security officers accompanied them to purchase their basic needs in Yantumaki town where the market is open every Friday.

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One of the drivers, who came under attack, explained to newsmen that some of the cars they were driving were burnt and many of the passengers including women and children had to run for their dear lives.

In he’s words he said, “We saw them suddenly on about 20 motorcycles in front of us. When some of us attempted to return back, they saw others on foot behind us. They surrounded us and just opened fire,” he said.

He added that he could not ascertain whether some were kidnapped or not as many had scampered into the bush for their safety.

He said that there was also a senior soldier among those accompanying them who was shot in the arm and was rushed to the hospital.

Police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, could not be reached for confirmation as of the time of filing this report.

Six dead as terrorists ambush traders

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