The katsina State police command has confirmed the death of three people when bandits attacked Jimkashi, Musawa Local Government Area on Tuesday evening.
Eleven others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the attack.
The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the development on Wednesday.
He explained that the bandits had attacked the community where they earlier injured fourteen people before the arrival of security operatives who confronted them( the bandits).9
Aliyu explained that three of the fourteen injured peo later died.
Aliyu’s explanation as contained in the Wednesday statement read” On March 10th, 2026, at about 1805 hrs, a distress call was received at Musawa Division that suspected armed bandits, in their numbers and armed with dangerous weapons, attacked Jikamshi village, Musawa LGA, Katsina State, injuring 14 persons before the arrival of security agencies.
“Upon receipt of the report, quickly, a joint team of security agencies, led by the DPO Musawa, responded to the scene.
“The team engaged the bandits in a gun duel, successfully foiling the attack.
“The injured victims were immediately rushed to the nearest hospital for immediate medical attention.
” Unfortunately, 3 of the injured victims were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, as 11 are responding to treatment.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, condemned the attack as he directed further investigation into the matter with a view to arresting perpetrators of the dastardly act.
“Further developments will be communicated in due course.”
