The Katsina State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with a violent attack on villagers in Keku Village, Musawa Local Government Area of the state.
This was contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq and made available to newsmen on Friday in Katsina.
According to the statement, on Wednesday, at about 2:00 pm, a group of six men attacked residents of Keku Village, Musawa LGA, using sticks and machetes.
The police added that attack resulted in varying degrees of injuries to several villagers.
“Following the receipt of the report, operatives responded swiftly to the scene and successfully arrested, Dayyabu Salisu ‘m’, 25 years old, Usama Mansur ‘m’, 23 years, Yunusa Nura ‘m’, 27 years, Abdulmumini Alka ‘m’, 23 years, Buhari Suleiman ‘m’, 27 years and Abubakar Safiyanu ‘m’, 27 years
In connection with the offense, machetes, sticks, and motorcycles were recovered as exhibits.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects criminally conspired to disrupt the peaceful Sallah celebration and breach the relative peace being enjoyed in the area. The prompt response of VCRU personnel saved the situation from escalating further. The injured victims were rushed to the nearest hospital and are currently responding to treatment. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Ali Umar Fage, psc (+), mnips, condemns the attack and assures the public that the Command remains committed to protecting lives and property. The CP urges residents to remain calm, cooperate with security agencies, and report any suspicious activities through the Command’s emergency lines: 0815 697 7777, 0707 272 2539, and 0902 220 9690.
“The Command reiterates its zero-tolerance for thuggery, mob action, and any act capable of disrupting public peace,” the statement read.
Earlier, the Delta State Police Command arrested two suspected armed robbers with a pump-action gun, live cartridges and other incriminating exhibits.
