Bandits have killed eight, abducted scores in Kankara LGA in Katsina, forcing villagers to flee into forests to escape escalating violence.

There was palpable tension ongoing in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday as armed bandits reportedly killed at least eight people, abducted scores and wounded several others.

?Earlier this morning, they (bandits) drove off one truck (pick-up), and now they?ve driven off another full of people,? a source said.

?To escape the clutches of these ruthless criminals, many villagers have fled into the forest in search of safety and some of them have been killed in the process,? the source revealed.

It was learnt that the hoodlums are currently leading their numerous captives to their hideouts as many of the residents continue to run for their dear lives.

A credible source who requested anonymity revealed that the bandits in a series of attack that started yesterday, targeted several communities in Kankara LGA.

?Yesterday, they killed one person at Gidan Damo, one at Gidan Umoru and two others in Ungwan Mai Kawo. Also, in Burdugau G, Malumfashi LGA, they killed one person and burnt a car. Four people are currently hospitalized as a result.?

The source further revealed, ?Today, the situation has worsened with residents of Yargoje and Dankunuji been particularly hard-hit. The criminals captured several people, killed one and wounded several others.?

According to the source, ?The bandits who are currently forcing their numerous captives to embark on a journey back to their hideouts, are presently at Gidan Boka.?

The source attributed the attacks to a notorious bandit kingpin, whom he identified as Ba?baru of Gidan Gamji. The notorious bandit has strong presence in Powa, Jeka, and Masalawa, and is currently operating under the Maidaki ward.

The source expressed deep concern over the incident in Kankara LGA, particularly with the influx of bandits from neighbouring Zamfara State.

Kankara LGA has been a major hotspot for banditry in Katsina State.

The Katsina Police Command was yet to confirm the report as at the time of filing this report. (AriseNews TV)

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