Nigeria, July 12 -- Six people have been reported killed and two others abducted after bandits attacked Jargaba, a community in the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The incident, which occurred late on Thursday, saw a large group of armed bandits storm a public gathering spot and open fire.

When contacted, the Katsina State Police Command said two of the victims died immediately, while the four others succumbed to their injuries on Friday.

Among the deceased was the Community Watch Corps (CWC) assistant commandant for the area.

However, Abubakar Sadiq, the police public relations officer, said he could not confirm the reported abductions.

According to a witness, two children were also injured by stray bullets.

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