Nigeria, June 10 -- Armed men on Tuesday killed at least 20 people in Faskari local government area of Katsina State, the police have said.

The police spokesperson in Katsina, Gambo Isah, told PREMIUM TIMES that the attack occurred in Kadisau community when the bandits arrived on over 200 motorcycles.

"The bandits attempted to loot food items. However, the residents resisted their attempt. As a result, the gunmen opened fire and killed 14 residents on the spot.

"In the attack, 26 were also injured. Among the injured victims, six died on Wednesday morning. We recorded 20 deaths, and 20 injuries during the unfortunate incident," Mr Isah told PREMIUM TIMES.

The police commissioner in Katsina has deployed more personnel in the affected ar...