Wednesday February 4, 2026
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Bandits have attacked a community in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, leaving several persons dead, houses, shops, and vehicles destroyed, and many rendered homeless, Channels News reported.
The incident took place in the Doma Community, Tafoki area of the LGA at about 4:30 pm on Tuesday.
The bandits, armed with weapons, including AK-47 rifles, invaded the community five months after a peace agreement.
According to the Chairman of Faskari Local Government Area, Sirajo Daudawa, the incident was a suspected reprisal attack.
“The situation is indeed very unfortunate. We have not recorded any bad moments over the past five months, except for this that we found ourselves.
“We lost at least 20 people. Several houses and vehicles were burnt down by the hoodlums. Security agencies were duly informed, but unfortunately, none of them was able to report to the scene until after the bandits achieved their mission.
“The bodies of the deceased were retrieved at the Tafoki area, and will be buried tomorrow [Wednesday] morning,” he added.
“We are sympathising with the Doma community and Tafoki ward, Faskari LGA, and Katsina State people in general over this tragedy. May Almighty Allah have mercy on those killed and bring this to an end”.
