Nigeria, April 4 -- Suspected armed robbers invaded the residence of Mustapha Saddiq, publisher of Katsina Post, in Batagarawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, in the early hours of Saturday, injuring him during the attack.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. when three masked men scaled the fence and broke a padlock to gain entry into the compound, according to Sadiq Bindawa, co-publisher of the online publication.

Mr Bindawa told PREMIUM TIMES that the attackers engaged Mr Saddiq in a physical struggle and inflicted wounds on him with a sharp object, believed to be a knife, dagger or machete.

The journalist was taken to a government hospital in Katsina State, where he is currently receiving treatment.

The victim's wife report...