Schools in Guga District, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State have closed their doors after bandits struck again this time in Dabaro, a nearby community in Faskari LGA.
The Thursday morning attack turned deadly. Several lives were lost. Dozens of cattle were rustled. Fear spread fast, tightening the grip of insecurity on the southern part of the state.
Security analyst Bakatsine broke the news in a post on Thursday:
“This morning, bandits attacked Dabaro in Faskari LGA, Katsina State. They killed several people and rustled many cattle.
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Insecurity in Katsina South continues to deteriorate, as residents report the closure of schools in Guga due to rising threats,” Bakatsine wrote.
At the time this report was filed, state officials had not responded with any formal statement on the Dabaro incident or the Guga school shutdowns.