Suspected terrorists have killed the leader of the Butchers Association of Nigeria in an attack on the outskirts of Ruwan Godiya village in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said troops of Sector 2 under Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded to the incident at about 1:25 p.m. on April 21, 2026 after receiving reports of terrorist activity in the area.
On arrival, the troops discovered that Sa’adu Amadu, identified as the leader of the butchers’ association, Ruwan Godiya, had been shot dead in his compound by a suspected terrorist kingpin known as Dogo Musa.
The attackers were said to have fled the scene immediately after the killing.
Troops reportedly pursued the suspected assailants along their withdrawal route, but no contact was established.
The sources added that search operations and patrols have been intensified in the general area to track down the perpetrators and prevent further attacks.
In a similar development, terrorists also k!lled vigilante member Labiru Namada (pictured) in Yankara, Faskari LGA a few days earlier.
He was attacked after returning home from patrol, with bandits reportedly waiting outside his residence.
He had previously survived multiple encounters with armed groups.
Residents say he played a key role in local security efforts amid ongoing insecurity in the area.