Abuja, July 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
More than 40 suspected bandits, including eight alleged senior commanders, were killed after Nigerian security forces foiled an attack on a village in northern Katsina State, a government official said on Tuesday.
Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Nasir Mu’azu said joint security forces engaged the attackers after they targeted Guga village in Bakori Local Government Area on Sunday.
According to Mu’azu, intelligence reports had indicated that the bandits were planning attacks on several villages before launching a coordinated assault on Bakori town.
He said Idi Abasu Aiki, believed to be the leader of the armed group, sustained potentially fatal gunshot injuries during the exchange of fire, forcing the attackers to retreat.
The commissioner said the latest assault was linked to an earlier security operation in the area on July 7, during which security forces had reportedly inflicted heavy losses on the bandit group. The attackers were allegedly attempting to regain influence and disrupt the community-based security structure established by the state government.
Security forces have launched clearance operations to recover weapons and other materials left behind by the fleeing attackers. Surveillance activities have also been intensified to prevent further violence, officials said.
Meanwhile, more than 30 people, including children, were reportedly killed in a separate attack in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna State on Sunday. Unidentified gunmen attacked Naridon community in Kauru Local Government Area, opening fire and setting homes and shops on fire, according to local media reports.
Several residents were injured in the attack, and authorities warned that the death toll could rise as some victims remained in critical condition. The motive behind the Kaduna attack remains unclear, while police have not issued an official statement.
Kaduna State has witnessed repeated incidents of violence in recent years, including communal clashes and attacks by armed groups.
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