Gunmen on Sunday evening reportedly killed nine traders along Jibia/Batsari Road in Katsina State. Residents alleged that the traders were returning to their community from a local market in Jibia when they ran into the gunmen around 6 p.m. on Sunday. PUNCH Metro learnt that the traders were being conveyed in two vehicles which the gunmen also burnt. The gunmen also reportedly burnt down the two vehicles the traders were travelling in. He made the remarks at the annual West African Social Activities organised by the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Katsina.

Source: Punch February 13, 2024 17:08 UTC