Bandits have launched deadly attacks in northern Nigeria, killing several villagers in Katsina State and abducting a prominent community leader in Zamfara State on Monday night.

According to security analyst Bakatsine, the armed bandits stormed Fatarawa village in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State, leaving many residents dead in their wake.

In a separate but coordinated attack the same night, the criminals abducted Sa'idu Idris Kwamanda, a well-known community figure, from his home in Samaru, Gusau town, the capital of Zamfara State.

"Last night, bandits stormed Fatarawa in Dutsin-Ma LGA, Katsina State, killing many people. On the same night, they abducted Sa'idu Idris Kwamanda from his home in Samaru, Gusau town, Zamfara State," Bakatsine wrote in a post on Tuesday.

As of the time of filing this report, authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding either incident. The exact number of casualties in the Fatarawa attack remains unconfirmed.

These attacks add to the growing list of security challenges plaguing Nigeria's northwestern region, where banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and violent attacks on rural communities have become increasingly common in recent years.

Both Katsina and Zamfara states have been epicenters of bandit activities, with residents living in constant fear despite government efforts to curb the menace.

BenriNews will provide updates as more information becomes available on these incidents.