Bandits invasion was not a reprisal attack - Katsina village head- Claims by President Buhari and Governor Masari that the recent attack in Katsina was a reprisal have been dismissed - The village head, Ibrahim Zangina, said the community have never had any incidents of attacks or confrontation with any bandit or group of bandits in the past - The gunmen stormed Dankar and Tsauwa communities at night on Friday, February 14, shooting sporadically and setting ablaze houses and vehicles Leaders of Tsawan community in Batsari local government area of Katsina state on Monday, February 17 have said the recent attack on their village was not reprisal. President Muhammadu Buhari had on Sunday, February 16, said killing people in the name of revenge is not acceptable. A statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, quoted Buhari as saying the attack was a reprisal. Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina had also said the bloody attack occurred after some herdsmen were killed in Tsayau and Dankar villages in the area. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! But, Tsawa village head, Ibrahim Zangina, told Governor Masari who paid a condolence visit to the survivors that it was not a reprisal attack, Daily Sun reports. “We have never had any incidents of attacks or confrontation with any bandit or group of bandits in the past,” he told the governor. Masari said that he was deeply shocked over the incident and appealed to those fleeing the communities to return home. He said his government had already initiated measures to ensure that such calamity does not re-occur. Recently, the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Mathew Kukah, berated President Buhari over the security situation in the country. Kukah, a well-respected clergyman, accused the president of bringing nepotism and clannishness into the military and the country's security agencies. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) - Legit.ng. We have upgraded to serve you better. Buhari inducts combat helicopters to fight insurgency, says he won’t fail Nigerians | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Claims by President Buhari and Governor Masari that the recent attack in Katsina was a reprisal have been dismissed - The village head, Ibrahim Zangina, said the community have never had any incidents of attacks or confrontation with any bandit or group of bandits in the past - The gunmen stormed Dankar and Tsauwa communities at night on Friday, February 14, shooting sporadically and setting ablaze houses and vehicles PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com Legit.ng.