For the second time this month, a gang of armed bandits have stormed communities in Faskari Local Government of Katsina State, killing more than 40 people, mostly aged, women and children.
The dare-devils left corpses in Kadisau, Maigora, Kabalawa, Kwakware, Raudama and Unguwar Wahabi.
“The armed bandits as usual stormed the communities on motorcycles and abused some young girls and married women while setting houses and food stores on fire.
“They rob the villagers before they rustled away domestic animals, especially cows and sheep,” a source said.
In another development,the spokesperson of the Katsina State Police Command, SP Gambo Isah,has denies news making the rounds that the bandits stormed the funeral service (Janaizah) for the dead on in Kadisau,on Wednesday,to wreak more havoc.
“The Area Commander in Funtua, DPOs and military personnel are currently in the area to ensure maximum security during the burial and afterwards,”Isah said.
The attack is considered a reprisal and may not be unconnected with the recent onslaught of the Nigeria military against bandits and cattle rustlers in the region as,in recent weeks,the army has killed,maimed and arrested over 150 of them for heightening security fears through their activities.
