Police arrest six over Sallah-day attack in Katsina

Police in Katsina State have arrested six men accused of attacking residents of Keku village in Musawa Local Government Area during the Sallah period.

The incident occurred at about 2 pm on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, when the suspects reportedly entered the village armed with sticks and machetes and injured several residents.

Officers from the police command’s VCRU unit swiftly responded to the area after receiving distress calls and arrested the suspects before the situation escalated.

The suspects were identified as Dayyabu Salisu, 25; Usama Mansur, 23; Yunusa Nura, 27; Abdulmumini Alka, 23; Buhari Suleiman, 27; and Abubakar Safiyanu, 27.

Police also recovered machetes, sticks and motorcycles believed to have been used in the attack.

According to preliminary findings, “the suspects allegedly planned to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the Sallah celebrations in the community.”

The injured victims were taken to a nearby hospital and are currently receiving treatment.

The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, Ali Umar Fage, condemned the attack and said the command remains committed to protecting lives and property across the state.

He urged residents to “stay alert, work closely with security agencies, and report suspicious movements.”

He also stressed that the police would not tolerate thuggery, mob violence or any act capable of threatening public peace.

Police added that the suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.