Tobi FAJOBI
No fewer than 19 people have been reportedly killed at Tsauwa village, Batsari Local Government Area, Katsina State.
Residents said the bandits stormed the village around 11.30 p.m on Monday and operated till the early hours of Tuesday.
It was learnt that on arrival at the village, the bandits started shooting indiscriminately, resulting in the death of the victims.
This is according to a news monitored on TVC this evening.
According to a resident, who pleaded anonymity, the bandits also shot at those fleeing the village for safety in neighbouring communities.
The resident said, “When the bandits came, they started shooting and pursuing people who were trying to escape and those attempting to escape into the forest.
“As at last count, they killed 19 persons and we buried them this morning (Tuesday) while those injured have been taken to hospital for treatment.”
The bandits also reportedly set fire on many houses and grains reserves while they also allegedly carted away valuables and domestic animals.
