Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked two settlements of Fulani in Kauyen Gabas village under Rimi area of Katsina, killing one person and rustling livestock.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency expert, the incident occurred on Monday at about 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 20.
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According to the source, the bandits entered the settlements, shot one person fatally, and made away with an unascertained number of livestock.
“Troops and other security forces from the neighboring areas have blocked anticipated exit routes, and cordon and search operations are ongoing to apprehend the suspects and recover the rustled animals,” the source said.
Residents in the area have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to ensure safety and security.
