Insecurity: Residents raise alarm over renewed bandit attacks in Katsina community

Insecurity: Residents raise alarm over renewed bandit attacks in Katsina community

Residents of Funtua, Katsina State, have expressed concern over renewed bandit attacks and prolonged gunfire in parts of the town. The latest incident occurred when suspected armed men allegedly invaded parts of the Funtua metropolis. The affected areas reportedly included Kasuwar Mata, Dandaji and the Sokoto Bye-Pass corridor towards the vicinity of ASA Bread Company. […] Insecurity: Residents raise alarm over renewed bandit attacks in Katsina …

Public Outrage Grows Over Re-Emergence of Bandit Kingpin Linked to Katsina Mosque Massacre

KATSINA, NIGERIA — SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 — Growing anger and public criticism have greeted reports regarding the continued freedom and operational activities of notorious terror kingpin Mustapha Babaro, who has long terrorized Kankara, Malumfashi, and surrounding areas of Katsina State. Babaro, who was declared wanted by security agencies and placed on a bounty list in […]

15 Katsina Villages Deserted As Bandit Attacks Escalate

No fewer than 15 villages in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State have been abandoned as renewed bandit attacks force residents to flee their homes, worsening insecurity across the southern part of the state. Residents of Dandume, Funtua and Bakori told the BBC that armed bandits have intensified attacks over the past two weeks, […]

13 Killed As Residents Flee 15 Katsina Villages

Bandits have intensified attacks on communities across southern Katsina State, killing residents, abducting farmers and rustling livestock. The attacks, which forced families from their homes, happened despite a community-initiated peace accord with bandit groups. The latest attacks, recorded in Bakori, Funtua, Faskari and Dandume local government areas within days, have...

Police confirm Katsina attack, assure Funtua residents

Police confirm Katsina attack, assure Funtua residents. Residents of Funtua, Katsina State, have expressed concern over renewed bandit....

Panic as terrorists invade Katsina commercial centre, shoot for almost two hours

The shooting continued until about 11:30 p.m., forcing many residents to remain indoors for fear of being caught in the crossfire,