Terrorists wielding dangerous weapons attacked Dan-Ali, a community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, disrupting Jummat prayers at several mosques.
According to reports from PUNCH Online on Friday, the attackers stormed the area, firing indiscriminately, which caused widespread panic and forced worshippers to flee.
A local source from the community confirmed the incident.
He stated, “We were at the Jummat prayer when we heard the shooting and everybody ran. We couldn’t hold our prayers again. Thanks to the Security Watch Corps in the area that gave them a hot chase.”
The source, who wished to remain anonymous, added, “We need reinforcement because the bandits are giving us a tough time in our communities as we speak.”
He stated that for more than a week, bandits have been blocking farmers from accessing their farmlands in Dan-Ali and nearby areas, including Gwarjo, Dangane, Tudun, Tasha Kadanya, and Tasha Biri.
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“Many farmers have been kidnapped, and we are all scared to enter our farms,” the source added.
Attempts to contact the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, for comment were unsuccessful as of the time this report was filed.
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