At least six persons have been killed by bandits suspected to be bandits in Dandume Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State.
Residents confirmed that the bandits stormed the village on Monday morning on motorcycles and started shooting indiscriminately, resulting in the death of the six victims.
They also reportedly abducted about 56 villagers.
“Bandits just kidnapped 56 persons at Dandume in Katsina State and killed six persons this morning; we’re on our way there now for reinforcement,” a security source confirmed.
When SaharaReporters contacted the Spokesperson for the Katsina State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sodiq Aliyu, for confirmation and comment, he requested a text message, stating: “Can’t talk now. Please text me.”
However, he had not responded to the message sent to him as of the time of filing this report.
Katsina has witnessed sporadic attacks by bandits and kidnappers that have claimed the lives of many.