Security operatives in Katsina State have neutralized 48 suspected bandits during a failed assault on a rural community.The Katsina State Government confirmed the incident on Monday, saying the attack targeted Guga Village in Bakori Local Government Area. According to officials, the assailants were intercepted before they could cause mass casualties.
A coordinated response by security agencies working alongside local vigilantes and hunters forced the attackers to retreat. In the ensuing confrontation, 48 of the bandits were killed while others fled with gunshot wounds.State authorities said weapons and motorcycles were recovered from the scene.
The government praised the gallantry of the joint security team and community members for acting swiftly to defend the village.Officials added that patrols have been intensified across Bakori and neighboring LGAs to prevent reprisals. The government also urged residents to continue providing timely information to security agencies to help curb banditry in the state.
