Bandits Attacked Yargoje Village Leaves Two Dead, Several Injured, and Many Abducted

In a disturbing incident on Thursday night, Yargoje village in the Kankara Local Government Area Council of Katsina State fell victim to a violent attack by unidentified gunmen. The assailants, numbering an unspecified amount, carried out the assault between 8 and 9 pm in the village outskirts.

Eyewitnesses report a harrowing scene as the attackers targeted residences, resulting in the tragic loss of at least two lives. Additionally, several individuals were shot and wounded during the attack, and an alarming number were abducted by the assailants.

Local authorities have been alerted, and law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to investigate the incident, identify the perpetrators, and secure the release of those abducted. The identities of the victims are being withheld for security reasons, and the families affected are in shock and distress awaiting news on their loved ones.

This incident further underscores the pressing need for heightened security measures in the region and raises concerns about the safety of residents in Yargoje village. The community is urging swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice and to prevent future occurrences of such heinous acts.