January 16, (THEWILL) – On Tuesday, heavily armed bandits attacked the Kankara General Hospital in Kankara, Katsina state.
A press statement by the Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Sadiq Aliyu, said the bandits, wielding AK-47 rifles, stormed the hospital at about 8:20 pm on Tuesday.
DSP Aliyu said, “The assailants targeted the hospital, shooting sporadically before security forces from the Kankara Divisional Police Headquarters arrived. The ensuing gunfight between the assailants and police disrupted the attack and forced the bandits to flee.
“However, two individuals, including 30-year-old Dr Murtala Saleh, who was shot in the right thigh, and Kamala Suleiman, 20, sustained a gunshot wound to his knee during the incident. Both victims were promptly taken to a medical facility and are reported to be in stable condition. The bandits abducted three people whose identities are being withheld by authorities for security reasons.
“Commissioner of Police of the Command, CP Aliyu Musa, has condemned the attack, describing it as a senseless assault on healthcare workers and facilities.
“CP Musa has ordered an intensified manhunt for the perpetrators and deployed additional police units to the area to enhance security and aid in the search and rescue efforts.
“Efforts are ongoing to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped victims and the arrest of the assailants.
The police urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement by reporting any suspicious activity that could aid in apprehending the attackers.”
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