Bandits attack Katsina communities, kill three, kidnap women and girls

Gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded three communities in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina state and killed three persons. 

 It was also gathered that the bandits kidnapped nine other persons including women and young girls, in the attack launched on three communities of Mai Bakko, Kawarawa, and Unguwar Bako in the early hours of Tuesday, February 23.

 A source in the area identified the victims who lost their lives in the incident as Ahmed, Jabir, and Abubakar.

"Several others sustained injuries during the attack and are receiving treatment at a hospital at the headquarters of the council area.” the source added. 

 Another source said his new wife was among the women kidnapped.