Bandits late Monday night carried out a coordinated attack on several communities in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing eight people and kidnapping an unspecified number of residents. Locals said the attackers invaded Unguwar Alhaji Barau, Gidan Dan Mai-gizo and Gidan Hazo communities in Na’alma Ward, operating freely for several hours and spreading fear across the area.

Witnesses revealed that the assailants blocked the Dayi–Na’Alma Road, where they seized motorcycles and robbed travellers of their phones and money. Casualties were reported across multiple villages, with three people killed at Gidan Naino, one at Unguwar Alhaji Barau, and two each at Unguwar Maigizo and Unguwar Hazo, while sheep were also rustled at Unguwar Galadima during the raid.

The deadly assault forced many villagers to flee their homes in panic as insecurity continues to grip rural communities in Katsina State. With repeated attacks leaving lives lost and families displaced, when will residents finally see lasting security in their communities? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news stories