Monday, May 4, 2026 - No fewer than 11 people have been killed in a reprisal attack by suspected bandits in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasir
Mu’azu, confirmed the incidents in a statement issued on Sunday, saying the
violence followed a failed initial attack by the armed group.
According to him, intelligence reports indicated that a
notorious bandit leader, Mohammadu Fulani, had mobilised fighters and was
advancing toward strategic bridges in the area. A joint security team led by
the Divisional Police Officer in Kankia intercepted the group, engaging them in
a fierce gun battle.
“Several bandits were neutralised during the operation,
while eight motorcycles and rustled cattle were recovered,” Mu’azu said, adding
that the swift response was aided by credible intelligence from local
residents.
However, the attackers later regrouped and launched a fresh
assault around midday on Gwalgoro Village in Gyaza/Kunduru Ward, where 11
civilians were killed in what authorities described as a retaliatory strike.
Describing the incident as a “cowardly act of terror,” the
commissioner extended condolences to the families of the victims and commended
security operatives for their efforts in thwarting the initial attack.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to share
timely information with security agencies.
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