By David Okpashi
Gunmen, on Monday, attacked Katakpa community in Toto local government area of Nasarawa State, killing the village head, Alhaji Abubakar Ahmadu, two policemen, 11 other and razed several houses in a renew attack on the area.
It would be recalled that the community had earlier come under attack, including a police station where two policemen also loss their lives during the attack while on call of duty.
Confirming the bloody incident, a resident of the village, Ibrahim Shuaibu, said that the gunmen launched the attack at about 2am on Monday.
Chairman of Toto LGA, Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu Tashas, also confirmed the attack and the killings, adding that he was yet to get details of the casualties involved in the attack.
When contacted, the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Ramhan Nansel, said the force was yet to issue a statement on the matter.
It would be further recalled that on January 1, 2024, gunmen invaded Katakpa, killed eight persons and set houses, including the palace of the village head, as well as vehicles.
Meanwhile, the Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau has urged Governor Abdullahi Sule to urgently liaise with the federal government to set up a military base in the area in order to reduce the consistent militia attacks.
The Speaker while sympathizing with the people of Katakpa over the lost of lives and properties as a result of militia attack in the area also called on the people of the area to embrace peace.
The Speaker also disclosed that there was crisis in Agwada, Kokona LGA on February 26, 2024 while urging the people to tolerate one another at all times for peace to reign in the state.
