Six Nigerian traders have lost their lives in a suspected terrorist at in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State on Friday after their convoy came under attack from the bandits.
The victims were reportedly on their way to participate in a weekly market located at Yantumaki, which is also within Danmusa Local Government Area.
Residents have revealed that the traders always travel in convoys due to the heightened security situation in the area.
It was further learnt that the convoy of vehicles carrying the traders ran into the bandits shortly before Yantumaki.
Residents added that the bandits suddenly appeared from a forest and started firing at the vehicles.
One of the residents, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “It was early in the morning and the traders were close to Yantumaki when the bandits appeared from a forest and occupied the highway.
“We are yet to know whether the bandits abducted any of the traders.”
The Katsina State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, has confirmed the incident, adding that he was yet to get details.
It has howerver vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
He further urged members of the public to provide any useful information that could lead to the arrest of the terrorists responsible for the attack.
