Bandits Abduct former NYSC DG in Katsina

Armed bandits have reportedly kidnapped the former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), in Tsiga village, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday.

According to reports, the assailants also killed one person and abducted at least nine others during the attack.

The attackers were said to have looted several homes, making away with valuables.

Eyewitnesses stated that the bandits stormed the community around 12:30 a.m., firing gunshots into the air to instill fear among residents.