A fresh wave of violence has struck Hurya village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, leaving several residents dead, many injured, and others abducted during a late-night assault by armed bandits.
The attack occurred on Thursday night, when the assailants stormed the quiet rural community and unleashed gunfire, causing panic and chaos as villagers fled for safety.
According to a post shared Friday by security analyst @Bakatsine on X (formerly Twitter), the bandits specifically targeted homes, shooting sporadically and abducting multiple residents, including seven women believed to be housewives.
"Last night, bandits attacked Hurya village in Kankara LGA, Katsina State, shooting sporadically. They killed some people, injured many others, and abducted several people, including seven housewives," the analyst wrote.
Local sources indicate that the number of fatalities may rise, as some of the wounded are reported to be in critical condition and emergency medical assistance in the area remains inadequate.
As of the time of this report, Katsina State authorities and local security agencies are yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. Meanwhile, residents continue to live in fear amid a growing sense of insecurity, with Kankara LGA being one of the regions frequently targeted by criminal gangs operating in the North-West.
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