Multiple feared dead, scores injured and abducted in Thursday evening raid.
Panic and grief have gripped the Yar Goje community in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State following a brutal attack by suspected bandits on Thursday evening.
According to reports shared by security analyst Bakatsine, via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, the attackers stormed the village, unleashing a wave of sporadic gunfire that left several residents dead, many injured, and an undisclosed number abducted.
“Yesterday evening, bandits invaded Yar Goje community in Kankara LGA, Katsina State, shooting sporadically,” Bakatsine wrote. “They killed multiple people, injured many, and abducted several others during the invasion.”
Although precise casualty figures remain unclear, local accounts suggest a significant loss of life and widespread trauma among survivors.
As of the time of this report, no official statement has been released by the Katsina State Police Command or any other security agency.
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The silence has heightened anxiety among residents and observers who are calling for urgent intervention.
This attack is the latest in a disturbing trend of banditry and insecurity plaguing several parts of Nigeria’s North-West region, with rural communities often bearing the brunt of such violence.
Authorities are yet to confirm whether any security operations have been launched in response to the attack.
More details to follow as the story develops.