Nigeria, March 11 -- Bandits attacked Jikamshi village in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State on Tuesday evening.

The attack began shortly before the villagers broke their Ramadan fast and continued until shortly after the meal.

Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that the attackers stormed the community, shooting sporadically and forcing villagers to flee for safety.

A community leader in the area said the gunmen operated in the village for more than an hour before security forces eventually arrived.

"They came shortly before people broke their fast and stayed for about an hour and some minutes, moving through the streets and shooting," the community leader said.

The source, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised t...