In a tragic incident in Katsina State, armed bandits attacked a local community, abducting 13 individuals, including a school student. The attack happened late at night, leaving the affected residents in fear and shock.
According to local sources, the bandits stormed the community and forcefully took people from their homes. The victims include men, women, and children. Families are now left devastated as efforts to locate their loved ones continue.
The Katsina State government has condemned the attack, assuring residents that security agencies are working hard to rescue the victims and prevent further incidents. Despite these assurances, communities in the state remain on edge due to repeated cases of kidnappings and other violent crimes.
Katsina is one of the states in northern Nigeria most affected by banditry. These armed groups often target villages, schools, and highways, taking hostages and demanding ransom. Residents are calling on the government to increase security presence in the region to ensure their safety.
The latest kidnapping adds to the growing list of such incidents in the region, raising concerns over the ability to effectively curb the activities of these criminal groups. Families of the kidnapped individuals are appealing for urgent intervention to bring their loved ones back home safely.
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