Tag: Katsina

Following the peace agreement in Jibia local government area of Katsina state, bandits terrorising the communities have now resorted to protecting the residents from external attacks. A resident of Magama community, Abubakar Mohammad, who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen yesterday, expressed appreciation for the relative peace being enjoyed in the area. Narrating how peace returned to their communities, Mohammad recalled that about six months ago, there was a peace agreement with the bandits. The resident observed that since then, they have not recorded any case of bandits’ attack…

Suspected bandits have kidnapped three members of a family and the fatal shooting of another in an attack at Unguwar Filin Canada, in Katsina city. According to a statement from the State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, the incident occurred around 3:00a.m yesterday. “Today, Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, at about 0300 hrs, some suspected gunmen armed with dangerous weapons attacked the residence of one Anas Ahmadu, male, age 33, of Filin Canada Quarters, Katsina State, kidnapping him, his wife, and his daughter, Jidda Anas. “Also, the hoodlums…

Security operatives have arrested the head of Sukutum village in the Kankiya local government area (LGA) of Katsina State for allegedly serving as an informant to armed bandits. Security consultant and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a statement yesterday. Makama said the suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was apprehended following intelligence reports linking him to criminal gangs operating in the area. Quoting security sources, Makama said the village head was accused of providing information to the bandits about the movement of security personnel and…

Armed bandits, led by notorious warlord Babaro, have reportedly seized control of Ƙanƙara local government area (LGA) in Katsina State, triggering panic, mass displacement, and a total collapse of local services, including healthcare and agriculture. Security analyst, Bakatsine, raised the alarm in a post on his verified X handle, revealing the escalating humanitarian crisis and calling for immediate government intervention. “Farming banned from Marabar Ƙanƙara to Yantumaki, dozens killed/kidnapped, healthcare collapsed. Residents beg Gov Dikko Raɗɗa & FG for urgent intervention”, the post read. According to Bakatsine, the situation is…

Armed bandits causing mayhem in parts of Katsina State have attacked the ?an-Ali, a community in ?anmusa local government area of Katsina State, affecting several mosques. It was gathered that the assailants carried out the heinous attacks yesterday, while worshippers were observing the Juma’at prayers. According to reports, the bandits, who were wielding dangerous weapons invaded the community and started shooting sporadically, chasing worshipers away from the mosques. It could not be ascertained at the moment how many residents were kidnapped by the daredevil criminals during the incident. Efforts to…