Gunmen have killed a man identified as Ibrahim Abdullahi in Kankia LGA of Katsina state.
According to NAN, Abdullahi was killed on Saturday when the gunmen invaded a low-cost residential estate near the Kankia General Hospital.
A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the gunmen arrived on motorcycles, and shot Abdullahi point-blank when he tried to question them.
The gunmen were said to have fled the scene after shooting Abdullahi.
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Two weeks ago, gunmen invaded the same housing estate, kidnapping one person who is still in their custody.
Residents of the estate pleaded with security agencies to come to their rescue and to protect their lives and property.
Abubakar Aliyu, Katsina police spokesperson, confirmed the incident.
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Aliyu said the command has commenced investigations into the killing.
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