Katsina Hunters Kill 14 Bandits and Foil Mass Kidnapping

Community hunters in Katsina State killed 14 bandits in a gun battle and foiled a mass kidnapping plot. Security agencies were put on alert on Friday after reports that 26 armed men led by Isiya Kwashen Garwa were heading toward Dawan Laila Forest. The bandits attacked and set ablaze a car carrying four passengers; hunters from Gidan Wawo later rescued three people. Hunter Mohammed Ibrahim Jidda and traveller Jamilu Lawal were killed, while another hunter, Usman Sunday, was slightly injured, and authorities warned of possible reprisal attacks.