The police in Bauchi State confirmed yesterday that gunmen injured one person in an attack in Wasasa, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.
Police spokesman Mohammed Haruna said a five-man gang attacked a house in the village, searching for two persons.
He said on sighting the attackers, the victim ran into a nearby house where the gunmen chased and shot him in the leg before setting the house ablaze.
Haruna added that the attack occurred at 5am, saying it was believed that the assailants were after the victim and another man, who escaped.
“Five gunmen attacked the village in pursuit of some persons, and one of them was shot in the leg.
“The victim ran from the first house into another one, where he was pursued and shot in the leg before the assailants set the house on fire,’’ he said.
According to him, the situation had been brought under control, adding that no arrest was made.
He said investigation was ongoing, adding that the victim was receiving treatment.
