Security forces kill armed bandits in Katsina state

Five bandits have been reportedly killed by security forces when they attacked Tsaskiya community in Safana local government area of Katsina state.

The bandits were said to have kidnapped three women during the gun battle while retreating to the forest.

Reports say, the bandits who were in their large numbers and armed with weapons including general purpose machine guns and AK 47 rifle, took the community by storm.

They were said to be on a revenge mission.

The spokesman for the Katsina police command, Gambo Isah, confirmed the incident adding that efforts were on to rescue the kidnapped women.