A devastating attack by suspected bandits has left 21 people dead and several others missing in Baure village, Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. The village, notorious for being a bandits’ den, witnessed a rampage by the hoodlums on Tuesday, with the attackers visiting house to house, leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake.
According to eyewitnesses, about 15 people died on the spot, while others were burnt beyond recognition. A resident, who spoke to Channels TV on condition of anonymity, revealed that the bandits also set some of the corpses ablaze, further exacerbating the horror of the situation.
The Katsina Police Command has confirmed the incident, with spokesperson DSP Abubakar Aliyu stating that the attack occurred on January 7, 2025, at around 4:30 p.m. Aliyu explained that a joint team of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante members were returning from a condolence visit whe
