Eleven killed as bandits retaliate after security forces foil attack in Katsina

Premiumtimesng | 04-05-2026 08:17pm |

In Katsina, eleven individuals have been reported dead following a retaliatory attack by armed bandits after security forces successfully thwarted their planned assault. Intelligence reports had indicated that Mohammadu Fulani, identified as a notorious bandit, was leading a group towards specific bridges in the region. The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by local authorities in combating banditry in the area. The Ministry of Defense has not provided further details regarding the identities of the victims or the current status of the security operations.

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