Bandits on Tuesday night carried out coordinated attacks on several communities, east of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State, looting homes and rustling a large number of livestock.
The incident was reported on Wednesday by security analyst and crisis journalist, Bakatsine via his X handle.
According to Bakatsine, the attacks occurred despite the recently announced peace agreement between bandits and local government stakeholders in the area, raising serious doubts about the credibility and effectiveness of the deal.
He added that the renewed violence comes amid reports that the Katsina State Government is considering the release of 70 suspected bandits as part of ongoing peace initiatives.
“The continued attacks have heightened fears among residents and raised urgent questions about the justification for releasing detained suspects while communities remain under threat,” Bakatsine wrote.
Security experts warn that releasing suspected bandits under a peace accord while attacks persist could embolden criminal networks and further undermine confidence in state security efforts.
