At least four Community Watch Corps (CWC) operatives and several farmers have been killed in a fresh bandit attack on the outskirts of Marmara community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
According to security analyst Bakatsine, who shared information about the incident on social media platform X on Tuesday, the deadly attack occurred on Monday evening while farmers were working on their farmlands under the protection of CWC operatives.
"Bandits attacked Marmara village, Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State yesterday evening. Four CWC personnel were killed while protecting farmers. Several farmers also lost their lives. Many others sustained injuries," Bakatsine posted.
Security Situation in Katsina
This latest attack highlights the ongoing security challenges in Katsina State, where armed bandits continue to target rural communities despite government efforts to curb insecurity in the region. The Community Watch Corps, a local security outfit, has been working to protect vulnerable communities, particularly farmers who have become frequent targets of bandit attacks.
As of the time of this report, authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident. The exact number of casualties among the farmers remains unclear, though multiple fatalities have been confirmed.
This attack comes amid recent reports of some bandit groups surrendering their arms in parts of Katsina State, raising questions about the effectiveness of peace deals and amnesty programs in the region.
BenriNews will provide updates as more information becomes available on this developing story.
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