Bandits Kill Traditional Leader, One Other, Abduct Many In Katsina

A 35 year-old man identified as Ashiru Aliyu was killed by gunmen in the early hours of Monday at Daulai Village under Safana Local Government Area of Katsina state.

According to Katsina Post, many women were abducted by the gunmen, who also rustled some domestic animals and looted foodstuff during the attack.

The gunmen were said to have arrived at the village at about 1:00am and started shooting sporadically.

They were said to have killed the victim in the process.

Also, the suspected bandits killed the traditional title holder of Sarkin Tauri of Dandume town and kidnapped four other people including married women.

The incident happened around 2:00am on September 14, according to the newspaper.

One of the residents said the gunmen were about 30 in number.

It was also learnt that some of the villagers had to escape into the bush and nearby communities to avoid being attacked.

  • Related Posts

    Insecurity not worsening in Nigeria, says Tinubu’s aide Bwala

      The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said insecurity in the country is not worsening, insisting that the Federal Government is making efforts…

    Gunmen Shoot Farmer, Abduct Wife In Ondo

      Suspected kidnappers have shot a tomato farmer, Daniel Adesida, and abducted his wife during an attack at their residence along Oda Road in Akure, the Ondo State capital.  …

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    RULAAC demands release of soldier detained over viral video on frontline conditions

    • By admin
    • March 7, 2026
    • 1 views
    RULAAC demands release of soldier detained over viral video on frontline conditions

    Iran president says country won’t surrender to Israel, US

    • By admin
    • March 7, 2026
    • 2 views
    Iran president says country won’t surrender to Israel, US

    Ex-Dep Gov’s Father Killed By Kidnapper

    • By admin
    • March 7, 2026
    • 4 views
    Ex-Dep Gov’s Father Killed By Kidnapper

    Terrorist Operation Hasn’t Happened In Ondo Since Owo Massacre — Governor

    • By admin
    • March 7, 2026
    • 4 views
    Terrorist Operation Hasn’t Happened In Ondo Since Owo Massacre — Governor

    Tinubu Approves Ambassadorial Postings Of Ex-INEC Chair Yakubu, Reno Omokri, 63 Others

    • By admin
    • March 7, 2026
    • 5 views
    Tinubu Approves Ambassadorial Postings Of Ex-INEC Chair Yakubu, Reno Omokri, 63 Others

    Gunmen attack Amaechi’s convoy in Rivers

    • By admin
    • March 7, 2026
    • 5 views
    Gunmen attack Amaechi’s convoy in Rivers