Bandits Dress In Hijab Attack Police Post, Kill Officer In Katsina

• Bandits reportedly dressed in Hijab attacked a police post at Saki Jiki village, Batsari local government area of Katsina state
• A policeman was killed and another sustained injury during the deadly attack on Thursday night, January 18
• The state police PRO, Abubakar Aliyu said officers responded bravely and successfully repelled the attack

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Batsari, Katsina state - Bandits reportedly dressed in Hijab killed a policeman after attacking his duty post at Saki Jiki village, Batsari local government area of Katsina state.

The state spokesman, Abubakar Aliyu, added that another policeman sustained injury in the attack which occurred at 8 pm on Thursday, January 18, The Punch reported.

Aliyu disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Friday, January 19.

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The police PRO said:

“Yesterday(Thursday) at about 8 pm, some suspected armed bandits, deceitfully dressed in hijab, attacked officers at their duty post situated in Saki Jiki village of Batsari Local Government Area.

“The officers responded bravely and successfully repelled the attack. However, one officer lost his life and another was injured as a result of the attack.

“Further development will be communicated in due course please”

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Source: Legit.ng