Six die in fresh attack in Katsina State

No fewer than six people were killed on Saturday night at Dan Sabau in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State as gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked the town.

The spokesman for the Katsina State Police Command, Gambo Isah, has confirmed the development but gave no details.

Sources said the gunmen caught residents unawares as many were preparing to go to bed when they struck. It was learnt that the victims were buried the following day -- Sunday.