2 killed, 6 abducted in Katsina community
Bandits have attacked the Unguwar Aminu community in Kandarawa Ward of Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing two people, abducting six others and shooting four residents. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday night, also resulted in the rustling of an unspecified number of livestock and the burglary of shops, from where the attackers […]
At least two people were killed and six others abducted in a violent attack on the Unguwar Aminu community in Kandarawa Ward of Bakori Local Government Area, Katsina State. The assailants, reportedly bandits, launched the assault on Tuesday night, leaving four residents with gunshot wounds and causing significant damage to the area.
The victims, identified as Ibrahim Sama’ila and Mashakuru Isa, were buried according to Islamic customs on Wednesday morning. The attackers reportedly stole livestock, shop goods, and valuables, including cash and mobile phones, during their heist. Initial reports suggest the bandits had been sighted moving eastward from Doma in Faskari Local Government Area earlier in the day before making an unexpected appearance in Unguwar Aminu.
Local security forces, including hunters and community groups, mobilized to confront the attackers but were ultimately unsuccessful in stopping them from fleeing the scene. In the aftermath of the attack, many women and children left the community for perceived safer areas due to the heightened fear of potential follow-up assaults.
The Katsina State Police Command's spokesperson, DSP Sadik Aliyu, responded to the incident but has not yet provided further details as of the time of this report.
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