One killed, another abducted as bandits attack Katsina farming communities

 

By: Zagazola Makama

 

Armed bandits have attacked farming communities in Tashar Mangwaro and Dogon Ruwa villages in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing one farmer and abducting another.

 

The incident occurred on Thursday at about 6:32 p.m. while residents were working on their farmlands.

 

One of the victims, identified as Hamza Usman, 45, of Tashar Mangwaro, was shot by the assailants and later confirmed dead at the General Hospital, Dutsinma.

 

Another farmer, Tukur Nalanga, 53, from Dogon Ruwa Village, was abducted during the attack.

 

Security operatives responded promptly following a distress call and engaged the attackers, forcing them to flee the area. However, the gunmen escaped with the abducted victim before reinforcements arrived.

 

Efforts are currently ongoing to track the bandits

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