Gunmen early yesterday attacked three communities in Bakori and Funtua councils of Katsina State, killing 10 residents and abducting a village head simply identified as Alhaji Umar.
A source said the gunmen first invaded Dukawa village in Bakori council, looting houses and shops, before moving to two other communities in Funtua council, where they looted more homes and shops, shot 10 persons dead and abducted Alhaji Umar.
The slain have been buried.
Police spokesman Gambo Isah confirmed the incident.
