In the early hours of yesterday—around 1:00 AM—armed bandits unleashed terror on Machika town, located in Sabuwar Local Government Area of Katsina State, abducting several residents in a brutal overnight raid.
According to local sources, the gunmen stormed the quiet community under the cover of darkness, firing sporadically to instill fear and forcefully abducting multiple individuals, including married women, from their homes. The attackers reportedly operated for hours without immediate resistance, leaving behind a trail of trauma and devastation.
This latest attack adds to the growing list of violent incursions plaguing Katsina and other North-Western states, despite ongoing security operations in the region.
As of this morning, the exact number of abducted persons remains unclear, but eyewitnesses confirm the scale of the assault was massive and coordinated. Families are still reeling from the shock as they search for missing loved ones.
Residents are calling on the federal government and Katsina State authorities to urgently intervene.
This heartbreaking incident highlights the continuing insecurity crisis in Northern Nigeria, especially in rural communities left vulnerable to repeated attacks.
