NGOn Friday evening, suspected bandits blocked the Bakori–Guga road in Katsina State, Nigeria, and abducted at least nine travelers returning from a weekly market. The attack occurred around 5 p.m. at Dawan La’ila, where the perpetrators intercepted a vehicle carrying the passengers. A community leader, Mahadi Danbita, reported that four of the victims were from Guga and five from Kakumi, a neighboring community. The attackers also robbed the passengers of cash, mobile phones, and other valuables. While residents claimed one person was killed and another injured, these reports could not be independently verified. The stolen vehicle was taken to the Guga Primary Healthcare Centre, and the names of four abductees were disclosed. Recent attacks on farmers and commuters in the region have prompted the deployment of 125 local hunters to bolster security, though no direct link between this measure and the latest incident was established. The Katsina State Police Command has not responded to inquiries regarding the attack.
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