Bandits have killed at least five persons during a fresh attack on Dangeza community in Katsina State on Thursday.
Dangeza, a farming and business community, is one of the several villages under Batsari local government area of Katsina state witnessing series of bandits’ attacks.
Recently, the district head of Batsari, Sarkin Ruman Katsina, Tukur Muazu, said bandits fleeing Zamfara State have taken over his domain.
Apart from Dangeza, other communities witnessing series of bandits’ activities are Yasore, Duba, Dunburawa among others.
Speaking to 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE, a local, Jamilu Ali, said the bandits came Thursday morning and started shooting in the air.
“The bandits came very early in the morning when some of the locals were getting ready to go to the weekly market in Batsari town. Most of those killed were early risers hoping to catch the first vehicle to Batsari,” he said.
According to him, the attack has left five locals dead while scores of others have been hospitalized in Batsari.
He added that despite efforts by members of the vigilante group stationed in the area, the bandits succeeded in looting shops and goods already brought out by the people.
SP Gambo Isa, the state police command spokesperson, didn’t respond to calls and SMS sent to him on the attack.
Batsari shares boundaries with the dreaded Rugu forest, Jibia and Safana which makes it easier for the bandits to launch attacks on neigbouring communities in the area.
