Bandits defy peace deal, attack Katsina villages, kill one
Bandits have attacked Madattai and Gaba-Lafiya communities in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing one person and stealing livestock.
The incident was contained in a post shared on Tuesday night by security analyst Bakatsine on X.
According to the post, the attack happened last Tuesday, despite the February peace deal between bandits and Jibia LGA authorities.
Bakatsine said troops quickly pursued the attackers and recovered the stolen animals.
“Despite the February truce between bandits and Jibia LGA authorities, bandits attacked Madattai and Gaba-Lafiya communities in Jibia LGA, Katsina State, last Tuesday, killing one person and rustling livestock. Troops pursued the attackers and recovered the animals,” Bakatsine wrote.
The authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the incidents.
Bandits defy peace deal, attack Katsina villages, kill one
