Terrorism: Imam, two others killed, 32 abducted in Katsina

Armed men suspected to be terrorists have killed three persons, including 65-year-old Imam, Bashiru Jibrin, at Yandaka village, Batsari Local Council of Katsina State.

The gunmen, who reportedly struck on Tuesday about 9.00pm, also abducted more than 32 persons, including women and children.

Among the deceased was a 12-year-old boy simply identified as Haruna. Some of the injured were still receiving treatment in hospitals yesterday.

A source said the terrorists, armed with automatic weapons, stormed the community in their numbers, and moved from house to house dragging out hapless residents.

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