Bandits kill man, abduct wife in Katsina

On Sunday night, October 25, 2026, bandits attacked Karofi community in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area, Katsina State. During this incident, a man was killed and his wife was abducted, marking a resurgence of violence in the area after weeks of relative calm.

The attack resulted in the death of one man and the abduction of his wife. This incident follows another abduction that occurred just three days prior, where a 25-year-old woman named Rukayya, the wife of Sule Mai Kaji, was taken by bandits in the same locality. Local officials and witnesses have expressed concern over the recent uptick in violence, and the community is currently on high alert as security forces respond to the situation.

Reported by Daily Trust.