Suspected bandits have attacked Kogari community in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, kidnapping five residents, including the village head and members of his family.
The attack occurred on Tuesday night when armed men stormed the community and took the victims into the bush, according to a post shared on X by security analyst Bakatsine on Wednesday.
Those abducted were identified as the village head, Bello Abdulkadir Kogari, his wife, daughter, sister, and another woman from the area.
Residents said the incident has heightened fear in the community, which is already grappling with persistent insecurity and frequent kidnappings. The latest attack adds to growing concerns over the worsening security situation across parts of Nigeria’s North-West region.
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