Tragedy struck in Katsina State as gunmen, suspected to be bandits, launched a deadly assault on Wurma village on Thursday evening. The attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons, unleashed a barrage of gunfire, leaving devastation in their wake. Reports indicate that five individuals lost their lives in the attack, which also saw the bandits setting fire to a local police station.
According to SaharaReporters, the terrified villagers were forced to flee to neighboring communities to seek safety as the assailants wreaked havoc on their homes. In response to the escalating insecurity, the affected villagers staged a peaceful protest on Friday, demanding urgent action to restore peace and security to their communities.
One survivor recounted the harrowing events, stating, “They (bandits) attacked at about 6:30 pm and killed five heads of households. They also carted away valuables, that’s why our people came out to protest.” Another resident lamented the dire situation, revealing, “As we speak our village has been sacked, no single human being lives there again. We have abandoned everything to stay alive.”
Confirming the incident, Commissioner for Homeland Security, Nasir Babangida Ma’azu, acknowledged the heightened threat posed by terrorists in the region. Ma’azu disclosed that Lambo and Guda villages, situated in the Kurfi local government area, were also targeted by the assailants. He recounted the brutality of the attacks, stating, “During the first raid, the bandits went from house to house hunting for those to kidnap. On their second visit, they burnt down the police station, forcing the residents to run for their lives.”
The assault on Katsina villages underscores the urgent need for robust security measures to safeguard the lives and property of residents in the region.