Insecurity
Bandits Dressed In Hijab Attack Katsina Police Post, Kill Officer
Deceitfully dressed in hijab, attacked officers at their duty post.
Katsina State– Bandits disguised in Hijab attire attacked a police post in Saki Jiki village and killed one officer, in the Batsari Local Government Area of the state.
The Spokesman of the State Police Command, Abubakar Aliyu, who confirmed this to newsmen on Friday, January 19, 2024, said that another policeman sustained injury in the attack.
He said the incident occurred at 8 pm on Thursday, January 18, adding that the police were already on top of the situation at the duty post.
“Yesterday( Thursday) at about 8 pm, some suspected armed bandits, deceitfully dressed in hijab, attacked officers at their duty post situated in Saki Jiki village of Batsari Local Government Area.
“The officers responded bravely and successfully repelled the attack. However, one officer lost his life and another was injured as a result of the attack.
“Further development will be communicated in due course please,” he added.
