Armed bandits have reportedly attacked Tsiga town in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, abducting an unspecified number of people, including retired Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Reliable sources told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the attack occurred around midnight on Thursday. The assailants, armed with dangerous weapons, stormed the town, firing gunshots before forcefully entering Tsiga’s residence.
During the attack, one of the bandits was reportedly killed, but no casualties were recorded among the town’s residents.
When contacted, Katsina State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, said investigations were ongoing.
“Yes, there was a reported case of abduction in Tsiga town, but we are yet to fully ascertain the identities of the kidnapped victims,” Aliyu stated, adding that further details would be provided as soon as available.
