The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed that bandits killed 11 people in an attack on three villages in Bakori Local Government Area, Katsina State.
The Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, revealed this in a statement released in Katsina on Sunday.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Sadiq-Aliyu was responding to a report that stated 40 people had been killed in the invasion.
“We are aware of a misleading report making the rounds, especially on Facebook, that bandits attacked three villages in Bakori and killed 40 people.
“The command wishes to categorically debunk this claim as misleading, and set the record straight.
“On May 25, 2024, bandits launched an attack on Unguwar Lamido village in Bakori where they shot and killed 11 people.
“The Divisional Police Officer in Bakori, on receiving the information, quickly mobilised operatives and rushed to the scene where they successfully restored normalcy and prevented further losses,” he explained.
He quoted the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr A. A. Musa, as condoling friends and families of the victims, while condemning the attack.
“The commissioner has also ordered a thorough investigation into the incident and deployed additional personnel to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators.
“The Commissioner has also urged anyone with useful information that will assist the investigation to come forward and assist in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
“The investigation is ongoing; the command is working closely with relevant stakeholders and members of the community to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack,” he said.
He encouraged people to ignore the untrue report and cautioned against spreading unconfirmed news.
He recommended that individuals should verify information from official sources before sharing, as spreading false information may lead to panic, fear, and unnecessary tension.
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