Suspected phone snatchers have attacked a footballer with Katsina Boys, identified as Aminu, popularly known as Aminuwa, dispossessing him of his phone and inflicting injuries on him, including a broken hand.
Nigerian Post gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday night at Shararrar Pipes, opposite Sauki Fish, within Katsina metropolis.
According to reports, the attackers succeeded in taking Aminu’s phone before physically assaulting him, leaving him with injuries to different parts of his body, including a broken hand and wounds around his armpit.
Following the attack, he was rushed to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, where he is currently receiving medical attention.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over public safety and the growing threat posed by phone snatching and other criminal activities in the community.
Residents have called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack and ensure they are brought to justice.
They also urged security authorities to strengthen measures aimed at protecting lives and property and preventing further attacks.
Meanwhile, prayers have been offered for Aminu’s speedy recovery, with well-wishers asking God to ease his pain and grant him complete healing.
