Bandits Raid Katsina Community, Cart Away Valuables Worth Millions

Residents of Jeri community in Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State have been thrown into distress after suspected bandits carried out a prolonged house-to-house raid, making away with valuables worth millions of naira.

The attack was revealed by security analyst Bakatsine in a post shared on X on Friday.

According to him, the assailants operated unchallenged for nearly two hours, moving from one residence to another.

“Bandits carried out a house-to-house raid in Jeri community, Kusada LGA of Katsina State, operating for nearly two hours,” he said.

The attackers reportedly stole mobile phones, cash, and cattle belonging to residents.

“Phones, cash and cattle worth millions were taken,” he added.

Although no deaths or abductions were recorded, the incident has heightened anxiety among residents and raised fresh concerns about the security situation in the area.

Bakatsine further noted that the attack occurred just weeks after a peace deal was reportedly reached with bandits in Kankia Local Government Area, casting doubt on the effectiveness of such agreements.

“This incident raises fresh concerns about the effectiveness of the peace deal struck with bandits in Kankia LGA just weeks ago,” he stated.