Bandits Kill, Injure, Kidnap Residents in Katsina Community

Bandits kill, injure, kidnap residents in Katsina community

Tragedy struck on Saturday night when armed bandits invaded Gobirawa community in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing several residents, injuring many others, and abducting an unspecified number of villagers. According to a post shared on Sunday by Katsina-based security analyst, Bakatsine, on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the attackers stormed the village under the cover of darkness. “Last night, bandits inva…

The Katsina Extravaganza and the Shata–Rarara Debate, By Hassan Gimba

About three weeks ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in Katsina, where he charged the Nigerian Army to end the terrorism menace and reclaim every inch of the nation’s territory. He also strongly warned: “Let the enemies of Nigeria know — their time is up.” After other state engagements, he honoured an invitation to attend the wedding of Governor Dikko Radda’s daughter — an event where guests were treated to lavish entertainment. Recall that th…

Bandits k!ll Katsina traditional title holder despite ransom payment - Newsy People

Bandits have k!lled a traditional title holder, Malam Sani Dandada, the Madawakin Fawa of Faskari, in Katsina State despite ransom payment. Dandada was