A fresh bandit attack has left at least two people dead after gunmen stormed Kwatangiri community in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State late on Thursday night.
Security analyst Bakatsine disclosed the incident in a post shared on X on Friday, saying the attackers invaded the rural settlement under the cover of darkness.
Residents said the assailants shot dead two locals during the raid before ransacking several homes. Food supplies and other household items were reportedly taken, compounding the losses suffered by already vulnerable families.
“Last night, bandits stormed Kwatangiri community in Funtua LGA, Katsina State, killing two people and looting several valuables,” Bakatsine wrote. He added that fear remains widespread in the area, with security presence described as thin.
Local sources told our correspondent that the attack triggered panic, forcing many residents to stay indoors while others considered fleeing to nearby towns for safety.
As of the time of filing this report, Katsina State authorities and security agencies have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
Katsina is one of several north-western states battling persistent banditry, with armed groups frequently targeting rural communities through deadly raids, kidnappings and large-scale looting.
