Bandits yesterday killed at least 15 farmers at Yar Gamji village in Batsari Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State.

The farmers were said to be working on their farmland when the bandits attacked about 10a.m and killed them.

Spokesman for Katsina State Police Command, Mr Gambo Isah, confirmed the incident.

He said, “It’s true, fifteen persons were killed in the attack. The bandits numbering over 200 came on motorcycles armed with AK 47 rifles pursuing them (the farmers) even to the forest, shooting and killing them.

“A mop up after revealed the 15 corpses. At present, our people are on ground and I am expecting a detailed report on their confrontation with the bandits.

Bandits had on Friday morning and Saturday night, struck in Batsari and Matazu Local Government Areas, and killed two persons and abducted six others including chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) for Matazu Local Government Area of the state, Mr Yushau Dissi.

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