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Gunmen Attack Local Gov’t Chairman’s House, Kill Guard, Kidnap Two Children

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Bandits Attack LG Chairman’s Residence

Unknown gunmen on Wednesday, attacked the residence of Kabiru Matazu, Chairman of Matazu Local Government Council, Katsina state.

Information gathered by Naija News reveals the gunmen killed the building’s gateman and abducted two children during the attack.

The sad incident occured in Matazu LG, Katsina state.

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The armed bandits numbering about 20, were said to have arrived at the house about 2 .10am and started shooting.

Matazu was said to have being in the house when the attackers came but was able to escape before they got to him.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Gambo Isah confirmed the incident, noting it occurred in the early hours of Wednesday.

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He also identified the children abducted as Aliyu and Abubakar Kabir Farouk, noting one of them has just completed his senior secondary school while the younger one is still in school.

The Police spokesperson said they were already on the trail of the bandits to arrest them and rescue the kidnapped children.