Suspected armed bandits have killed two persons and injured six others during an attack on Naino village in Naalma Ward of Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security sources said the bandits, who were said to have entered the village from the direction of Musawa, struck at about 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, shooting sporadically and injuring about eight residents.

The sources said joint security teams were immediately deployed to the area, while the injured victims were evacuated to the Malumfashi General Hospital for medical attention.

They added that two of the victims, identified as Kamala Lawal, 35, and Tijjani Umaru, 35, were pronounced dead on arrival by a medical doctor, while the remaining six were admitted for treatment.

Following the attack, patrol teams established blockades along anticipated escape routes, while cordon-and-search operations were launched to locate and apprehend the perpetrators.

The sources said security presence had been reinforced in the area to prevent further attacks, as investigations into the incident continued. (Zagazola)