Bandits Abduct Nine Travellers on Katsina Road

At least nine travellers have been abducted after suspected bandits blocked the Bakori–Guga road in Katsina State on Friday evening.

According to community leaders, the attack occurred around 5:00 p.m. at Dawan La’ila as passengers were returning from the weekly Bakori market. The gunmen reportedly intercepted the vehicle conveying the travellers, abducted nine passengers, and robbed others of cash, mobile phones, and other valuables.

A community leader, Mahadi Danbita, disclosed that four of the abductees are from Guga, while the remaining five are from neighbouring Kakumi community.

The victims whose identities have been confirmed include Sagir Mani Danmadami, Babangida Dangwaggo, Bala Magaji, and Abdullahi Muh’d Dabo. The identities of the remaining abductees have yet to be verified.

Residents also claimed that one person was killed and another injured during the attack, although the reports have not been independently confirmed.

The latest incident comes amid renewed insecurity in southern Katsina, where commuters, farmers, and rural communities continue to face frequent attacks by armed groups despite ongoing security operations.

As of the time of filing this report, the Katsina State Police Command had not issued an official statement on the incident.

IBN News will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more details emerge.