Three police officers were reportedly killed on Sunday following a fresh bandit attack on the Tangani and Sayaya communities in Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
The incident was disclosed by Lawal Batagarawa, a former Minister of State for Education and a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State, while addressing journalists. He said the attack occurred as residents were still reacting to earlier reports of violence, noting that both communities, along with nearby villages, were affected.
Batagarawa expressed deep concern over the continued insecurity in northern Nigeria, describing the killings as part of a troubling pattern seen across several states, including Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, and Plateau.
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He called on the Federal Government and state authorities to take urgent action to fulfill their primary responsibility of protecting lives and property, warning that failure to address insecurity could lead to societal breakdown.
He also extended condolences to the affected communities and the Nigeria Police Force, offering prayers for those who lost loved ones.
At the time of reporting, authorities had not officially confirmed the number of casualties.
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