Operatives of the Katsina State Police have foiled a bandits' attack in Korogo community, Jibia Local Government Area of the state, killing one suspect.
According to him, the bandits abducted the former PDP chairman along with his four children, adding that the bandits thereafter went into the compound of Sarkin Pawan Kawu, Gambo Pawa, and abducted him, alongside his two wives and children.
Three persons have been killed while others were abducted by bandits in Kikumi village, Kawu ward, Bwari Area Council of Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The victims were buried according to Islamic rites on Monday morning. April 8, 2024.
Suspected bandits have kidnapped eight persons in Dan-Honu II community in New Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was gathered that the bandits attacked the community on Tuesday night, November 28, 2023.
Bandits have released seventy-five people kidnapped from Yar Katsina community in Kekun Waje district of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
An eyewitness told journalists on Monday the bandits waylaid the officers who were on duty on the highway and shot at close range. He added that the bandits later moved to a nearby village and rustled several livestock.