In a series of violent attacks, bandits have abducted a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Mustapha Aliyu Unguwar Mai Kawo, and several girls in Katsina State. The cleric was kidnapped on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Gidan Kaji, located within Kankara Local Government Area.
In another attack, bandits raided Sukuntuni community in Kankia Local Government Area, killing one person, rustling several cows, and abducting multiple girls. These incidents have raised concerns about the increasing banditry in the region.
Security analyst Bakatsine confirmed that the following night, Sunday, April 13, the bandits launched an attack on Tamarke community in Bakori Local Government Area. The attackers, operating under the cover of darkness, fired sporadically and abducted one resident. This occurred less than 24 hours after the abduction of Sheikh Mustapha Aliyu Unguwar Mai Kawo in Kankara.
Bakatsine noted, “Yesterday night, bandits invaded the Tamarke community in Bakori LGA, Katsina State and abducted one person, just less than 24 hours after the abduction of Sheikh Mustapha Aliyu Unguwar Mai-Kawo in Kankara LGA.”
The frequency of such attacks in Katsina State continues to highlight the persistent security challenges faced by local communities.
