Insecurity: Residents raise alarm over renewed bandit attacks in Katsina community

Residents of Funtua, Katsina State, person expressed interest implicit renewed bandit attacks and prolonged gunfire successful parts of the town.

The latest incidental occurred erstwhile suspected equipped men allegedly invaded parts of the Funtua metropolis.

The affected areas reportedly included Kasuwar Mata, Dandaji and the Sokoto Bye-Pass corridor towards the vicinity of ASA Bread Company.

A resident, Muhammad Bello, said the suspected attackers moved done immoderate areas portion shooting indiscriminately.

He said the gunfire continued intermittently for astir 2 hours, forcing residents to stay indoors for fearfulness of being caught successful the crossfire.

Another resident, Ja’afar Musa, said information operatives responded and mobilised to repel the attackers.

Musa said residents besides cooperated with information unit by staying indoors and providing accusation to assistance incorporate the situation.

A trader, Abdulrahman Shehu, expressed interest implicit the deteriorating information concern successful Funtua and neighbouring communities.

“The latest incidental has renewed concer...