Nahuta, Katsina State, Nigeria - In a brazen act of defiance, bandits wielding sophisticated weapons stormed a joint military camp in Nahuta village, Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Sunday night, January 14th, 2024, around 11:30 PM. Beyond the military camp, they embarked on a rampage, looting homes and destroying vehicles as they terrorized the community.
Sources within the camp confirmed the attack to Daily Trust, revealing the armed gang's relentless assault on both the base and the village. While the extent of casualties remains unconfirmed, the military reportedly engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, ultimately pushing them back and restoring a semblance of peace to Nahuta.
Community in Shock, Security Presence Scrutinized
Residents of Nahuta expressed profound shock and fear, highlighting the pervasive anxiety caused by the persistent threat of banditry.
"We were caught in the crossfire," a villager who spoke on condition of anonymity recounted. "The sound of gunfire was all we heard for hours. We didn't know if we'd make it through the night."
The attack on a military camp raises critical questions about the effectiveness of security measures in place to combat banditry in Katsina and other parts of northern Nigeria. While the military's intervention prevented further escalation, concerns linger about how such a large group of armed bandits could operate so freely in an area supposedly protected by a security camp.
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The exact number of attackers and casualties is still being determined.
The motive for the attack remains unclear.
This is the latest in a series of violent incidents involving bandits in Katsina State.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
