Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - A member of the Hunters Association of Nigeria (HAN) identified as Aliyu Yahaya, 31, was brutally m8rdered, his body and home set ablaze by bandits in Magamar-Jibia town, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The bandits also abducted
Aliyu’s wife and son along with three
neighbours.
According to the deceased’s brother, Salisu Yahaya, the
assailants stormed Aliyu's home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, overpowered and killed
him before setting his body on fire inside his room.
The spokesperson of the State Police
Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq confirmed the incident.
“Yes the incident happened and
investigation is ongoing with the view to arrest the perpetrators and rescue
the kidnapped victims," the PPRO said.
The incident has sparked outrage among residents, with many
calling on the government to take urgent steps to address the worsening menace.
The residents also appealed to the authorities to prioritise
the rescue of the kidnapped victims to alleviate the trauma suffered by their
families and the community.
One of the community leaders, Alhaji Sani Salisu, however,
blamed the attack on the absence of security personnel in the area. He called
for increased security presence to prevent future occurrences.
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