Six people abducted by bandits were rescued after an attack on Lamuntani village in Goran Dansaka ward, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
According to a post shared on Thursday by security analyst Zagazola Makama, the incident happened on Wednesday around 1:20 a.m. when bandits stormed the village.
Makama revealed that the bandits were confronted by police, military personnel, and local vigilantes, who engaged them in a gun battle, forcing the attackers to flee into the bush.
The rescued victims, who were unharmed, include Aisha Rilwanu, 12; Zainab Mansir, 15; Munnir Sani, 19; Salamatu Umar, 19; Asmau Sani, 10; and Jamila Nasiru, 21.
However, while fleeing, the bandits reportedly attacked nearby Santan Kargo village, shooting three people; Yusuf Yushau, 30; Ismail Abubakar, 21; and Abdulmumin Sani who were rushed to Malumfashi General Hospital for treatment.
Security forces are still searching for two missing victims as they intensify operations in the area.
