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    A member of the Hunters Association of Nigeria (HAN) was brutally murdered, his body and home set ablaze, and his family kidnapped along with three neighbours in Magamar-Jibia town, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.

    The 31-year-old volunteer security agent, identified as Aliyu Yahaya, was killed when bandits stormed his home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

    According to the deceased’s brother, Salisu Yahaya, the assailants overpowered Aliyu before killing him and setting his body on fire inside his room. They also abducted Aliyu’s wife, son, and three neighbours during the raid.

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    The Police Public Relations Officer, Katsina Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq confirmed the incident. He said, “Yes the incident happened and investigation is ongoing with the view to arrest the perpetrators and rescue the kidnapped victims.”

    The incident has sparked outrage among residents, with many calling on the government to take urgent steps to address the worsening menace.

    The residents also appealed to the authorities to prioritise the rescue of the kidnapped victims to alleviate the trauma suffered by their families and the community.

    One of the community leaders, Alhaji Sani Salisu, however blamed the attack on the absence of security personnel in the area. He called for increased security presence to prevent future occurrences.

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