Thirty people are feared dead after armed bandits launched multiple attacks on several villages in Dutsinma and Safana Local Government Areas of Katsina State.

These areas have been experiencing increasing bandit activity despite the presence of security forces and government efforts to combat insurgency.

According to Channels news, the bandits attacked thirteen villages on the evening of Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

The affected villages are Dogon Ruwa, Sabon Gari Unguwar Banza, Tashar Kawai Mai Zurfi, Sanawar Kurecen Dutsi, Unguwar Bera, Kurecin Kulawa, Larabar Tashar Mangoro, Sabaru, Ashata, Unguwar Ido, Kanbiri, Kunamawar Mai Awaki, and Kunamawar ‘Yargandu.

The attacks caused fear among residents, prompting many to flee to safer areas, including Dutsinma. An anonymous source revealed, “As I am talking to you now, even yesterday, we learned that the hoodlums carried out another attack on several other vulnerable villages such as Lezumawa, ‘Yar Kuka, Rimi, and Dogon Ruwa villages.”

When contacted, police spokesman ASP Abubakar Sadiq confirmed the incident in Dutsinma LGA but stated that he did not yet have details about the Safana LGA attacks. “Yes, it is true, but I don’t have the details of the Safana LGA’s incident,” he said.