The residents of Katsina State have been thrown into a state of panic as bandits attack Kogo village in Faskari Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State, kidnapping 16 residents, including children, women, and men, News About Nigeria reports.
The attack was made known to newsmen by a local resident, who stated that the attack was carried out at about 8:20 p.m. on Friday.
He noted that the attack came as a shock, catching the villagers off guard as the assailants executed their plan with meticulous precision.
He disclosed that the bandits carried out their operations in a quiet manner, parking their motorcycles at a distance so as not to alert anyone, and then invaded their target residence, kidnapping 16 victims.
“The hoodlums quietly infiltrated the community, possibly parking their motorcycles at a distance to avoid detection. Without causing much uproar, the assailants targeted a residence and eventually took away 16 people, comprising children, women, and men,” he said.
He further disclosed that there is fear and anxiety in the community, as residents are awaiting updates on the situation, adding that they have not heard from the hoodlums to ascertain if they are after ransom.
The people have, however, called on the government to come to their aid and put a stop to the worsening insecurity in the country, stating that they are no longer free to go about their daily lives without fear of being attacked.
However, when contacted, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the spokesperson for the Katsina Police Command, stated that he would verify the report and provide a response
As of the time of filing this report, he had yet to confirm or communicate any updates.
