At least thirty (30) children are believed to have been kidnapped by suspected bandits at Kasai village in Batsari local government area of Katsina state.
Batsari is one of several security frontline local government areas in Katsina state where activities of bandits, and other criminal elements have been on the increase in recent weeks.
At the time of filling in this report, government and security agencies were yet to comment on the issue.
However, a resident of the area, confirmed in a telephone call, that the fresh attack on the children, took place in the early hours of Monday, April 1st, 2024.
They explained that the victims were intercepted and kidnapped by the hoodlums behind the village area while in search of firewood and taken to an unknown destination.
The resident recounted the chilling events, expressing hope for the swift restoration of peace and security in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Abubakar Sadiq, could not be reached for comments at the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, images from the area depict police barricades on the road leading to Kasai village, emphasizing the heightened security measures being implemented in response to the kidnapping.
The abduction of these innocent children underscored the urgent need for enhanced security measures and concerted efforts by government and security agencies to stem the tide of banditry.
