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Bandits armed with dangerous weapons have reportedly invaded several communities in Katsina State, abducting many persons during coordinated night attacks.
Eyewitnesses told our correspondent on a telephone call today that the attacks took place last night after heavily armed bandits invaded the affected areas, operating for hours and wreaking havoc on the communities, reports Channels TV.
Security sources said the terrorists first attacked Unguwar Alhaji Barau and later proceeded to Gidan Dan Mai-gizo, and Gidan Hazo communities, all located in Na’alma Ward in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
While security forces have yet to issue an official statement on the incident, the exact number of casualties and abducted persons remains unclear.
The spokesman of the Katsina Police Command, Abubakar Sadiq, told our correspondent on a telephone call that he was unaware of the latest attack. He, however, promised to find out and revert in due course.
“Please, let me check because I’m just hearing about the attack from you now. I will be back to you, please,” Sadiq promised.
Malumfashi is one of frontline local governments councils in Katsina where bandits attacks have been on the increase. This is despite peace agreements recently entered between the local authorities and armed groups operating in the area.
The fresh attacks came after the Katsina mosque attack which occurred on 19 August 2025.
During the incident, armed bandits stormed a mosque, opened fire on worshippers and killed at least 32 people at Unguwar Mantau Community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
