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Terrorists strike in Katsina, abducting over 80 people in Yar-Malamai village just after a deadly attack on soldiers. Residents were left devastated as bandits loot, burn homes, and kidnap mostly women. Calls for government intervention mount amidst escalating insecurity.

In a shocking escalation of violence, terrorists descended upon Yar-Malamai village in Katsina State, kidnapping over 80 individuals in a brazen attack. The incident unfolded just 24 hours after the assailants had killed soldiers at a nearby military camp, underscoring the escalating security crisis in the region.

Eyewitnesses recounted a horrifying scene as armed attackers looted shops, torched homes and vehicles, and forcibly took residents captive during the ten-hour onslaught.

A political officeholder in the area confirmed the devastating incident, revealing that continuous attacks had compelled many residents to abandon their homes, leaving only six houses standing in the once-thriving village. With urgent pleas for assistance, villagers implored the government to intervene and provide much-needed support in the wake of the tragedy.

Meanwhile, despite the lack of official statements, military sources confirmed the loss of four soldiers in clashes with the terrorists, highlighting the gravity of the security threat in Katsina.

As authorities grapple with the aftermath and affected communities reel from the trauma, questions persist about the efficacy of security measures and the provision of support to vulnerable populations in the region.