- Armed bandits attacked Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least eight people.
- Scores of people were abducted and several others were wounded in the attacks.
- Many villagers fled into the forest to escape the bandits, with some reportedly killed in the process.
- The attacks are believed to have been carried out by a notorious bandit kingpin known as Bambara of Gidan Gamji.
- The Katsina Police Command could not be reached to confirm the attacks.
Armed bandits have launched a series of attacks in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least eight people, abducting scores, and wounding several others . The attacks, which occurred between Friday and yesterday, have caused widespread panic, with many residents fleeing their homes to escape the bandits.
According to eyewitnesses, the bandits drove into the villages in trucks, opening fire on residents and carting away valuables . The attacks have been attributed to a notorious bandit kingpin known as Bambara of Gidan Gamji, who has a strong presence in the area .
The Katsina Police Command has not yet confirmed the attacks, but authorities have acknowledged that the bandits have intensified their activities in the area . The attacks have sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling on the government to take decisive action to address the growing insecurity in the region.