Katsina: Judge escapes through window as gunmen invade Shari’ah court

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A Shari’ah Court judge, Mohammed Muktar, narrowly escaped abduction on Wednesday afternoon after suspected armed bandits invaded his court premises in Gwarjo village, Matazu local government area of Katsina State. The incident, which occurred around midday, threw court officials and nearby residents into panic as heavily armed assailants stormed the facility firing shots into the air and demanding to know the judge’s location. “The armed men entered the court premises, fired gunshots to create panic, and demanded to know where the judge was. According to community sources, “They were believed…

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