Tension As Former NYSC DG, Others KIDNAPPED By Heavily Armed Bandits In Katsina State; See Shocking Details
A tragic incident occurred in Katsina State on Wednesday night as suspected bandits carried out a violent attack in Tsiga village, Kankara Local Government Area. The assailants, heavily armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the area and abducted several residents, including retired Major General Mahrazu Tsiga, a former Director- General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
A resident of the village, speaking to Channels Television via telephone, confirmed the distressing event. According to the witness, the attack happened swiftly under the cover of darkness. The gunmen invaded the community, forcefully entered Major General Tsiga’ s home, and took him and others away at gunpoint. The attackers moved with precision, suggesting they had planned the raid in advance.
Reports indicate that during the invasion, gunshots were fired indiscriminately, creating panic among the villagers. Two residents sustained injuries in the chaos, while one of the armed men was accidentally shot and killed by his own gang members. The duration of the attack was brief, lasting only a few minutes before the bandits fled with their captives into an unknown location.
As of now, neither the Katsina State Government nor the police have issued an official statement regarding the incident. However, security agencies have reportedly been alerted, and efforts are underway to track down the kidnappers and rescue the victims. The abduction of a high- profile individual like Major General Tsiga has heightened concerns about the growing insecurity in the region.
Many Nigerians have criticized the government’ s approach, arguing that security forces need to be better equipped and more proactive in preventing attacks rather than just responding after crimes have been committed. Some analysts believe that increased surveillance, intelligence gathering, and community collaboration could help curb the menace of banditry.
As the authorities work to locate and rescue the kidnapped individuals, the families of the victims remain in distress, hoping for a positive outcome. Security experts suggest that quick intervention is crucial to ensuring the safe return of those abducted.
For now, Katsina residents are left on edge, anxiously waiting for official updates while hoping that the government and security agencies will take swift and effective action to bring the kidnappers to justice and restore peace in the troubled region.
