Bandits Kill 15, Burn Homes in Night Raid in Katsina Village

Suspected bandits have killed at least 15 residents and destroyed several homes and vehicles during a late-night attack on Dansoda village in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Residents said the attackers stormed the community under the cover of darkness, firing sporadically and unleashing violence that left families devastated and properties in ruins.

According to local sources, the armed men moved through the village shooting indiscriminately and setting houses and vehicles ablaze. The assault forced many residents to flee into nearby bushes and surrounding communities in search of safety.

Witnesses described scenes of panic and destruction as the attackers carried out the raid, leaving multiple homes burned and livelihoods destroyed.
The exact number of people injured or abducted during the attack remains unclear.

Community members said several residents are still unaccounted for as families continue searching for missing relatives.