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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Katsina State Government said it was shaken by the killing of 41 people by terrorists.<\/p>\n

The attack happened within the Yargoje forest under Kankara Local Government Area.<\/p>\n

The victims, mostly vigilantes from villages in Bakori LGA, were killed between Thursday and the early hours of Friday.<\/p>\n

The local security operatives ran into an ambush as they chased terrorists who rustled some livestock.<\/p>\n

Ahmed Ibrahim-Katsina, Governor Aminu Masari\u2019s Security Adviser said the government had reviewed the incident.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe governor is very sad and has directed immediate reinforcement of security in the area\u201d, the aide disclosed.<\/p>\n

Ibrahim-Katsina announced that a commission of inquiry will be instituted to investigate the massacre.<\/p>\n

He said the government was eager to unravel the circumstances apart from what the preliminary investigation revealed.<\/p>\n

Masari has directed that relief materials be immediately dispatched to the families of the victims.<\/p>\n

The Katsina government insists it is on top of the situation and assures the people of their safety.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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