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FRESH BANDIT ATTACKS IN KATSINA: 3 KILLED, MANY ABDUCTED IN MALUMFASHI COMMUNITIES
Tragedy Strikes Again: Bandits Kill 3, Abduct Many in Katsina State
Residents of Malumfashi Local Government Area in Katsina State were thrown into mourning on Friday following fresh attacks by armed bandits on two separate communities — Karfi and Layin Minister.
The first attack occurred shortly after Juma’at prayers in Karfi community. According to reports from a security analyst known as Bakatsine on X (formerly Twitter), the gunmen stormed the area, killing one person and abducting two others.
Sadly, the violence did not end there. Just a few hours later, the same set of criminals reportedly targeted Layin Minister, another nearby community. This time, two people were killed, several were injured, and many others were forcefully taken away.
“Bandits attacked Karfi after Juma’at, killing one and abducting two. Hours later, they hit Layin Minister, killed two, several injured and many abducted. All the communities are situated in Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State,” the post read.
As of the time of writing, there has been no official statement from the Katsina State Government or security agencies regarding the incidents.
These fresh attacks add to the growing concerns over insecurity in northern Nigeria, where communities continue to live under the constant threat of violence and kidnapping. Locals are calling for swift action from the government to restore peace and protect lives.
Our thoughts are with the affected families during this difficult time.
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