Bandits Kill 2, Abduct 115 Farmers In Katsina

On Saturday afternoon, in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, suspected armed bandits attacked a group of farmers who were harvesting crops on their farmlands. This incident is reported to have resulted in the deaths of two individuals and the abduction of approximately 115 farmers, predominantly women and children. The attack is believed to be a reprisal linked to a breakdown in a recently negotiated peace agreement.

Reported by Leadership.