Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - Suspected bandits have attacked a wedding convoy in Unguwar Nagunda, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least two people and injuring several others.
According to a Katsina-based security analyst Malam
Bakatsine, the attack comes at a time when the Katsina State Government says it
is preparing to pardon 70 detained bandits, citing “improved security”
following peace talks held across several local government areas.
He noted that several people, including the bride,
were injured during the attack, while an unknown number of wedding guests were
abducted.
"Residents report heavy gunfire and widespread panic as
the bandits struck. At least two people were killed, several others injured
including the bride and an unknown number of wedding guests were abducted,” he
said.
"As of this morning, families are still trying to
confirm how many people were taken.”
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