- Bandits attack hospital: Bandits attacked the General Hospital in Kankara, Katsina State, shooting a medical doctor and kidnapping five staff members.
- Kidnapping in Kwara: Gunmen kidnapped five people, including two women and two men, in Odo-Eku community, Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State.
- Police investigation: The police have confirmed both incidents and are currently investigating.
- Rescue efforts: Security agencies, including vigilante groups and hunters, have been deployed to rescue the kidnapped victims.
Bandits attacked the Kankara General Hospital in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, shooting a medical doctor, Dr. Murtala Sale Dandashire, in the leg . The incident occurred around 7:00 pm on Tuesday, with the bandits storming the hospital premises and shooting sporadically, creating panic among staff and patients.
Unfortunately, the bandits also kidnapped five people, including hospital staff, during the attack. The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the incident and is currently investigating the matter. The police spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, promised to provide more details about the incident as the investigation unfolds.
This attack is part of a growing trend of insecurity in Katsina State, with bandits targeting hospitals and other vulnerable locations . The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of healthcare workers and patients in the state.
