A brazen attack unfolded in Tashar Nagulle, a community in Katsina State, as a formidable group of terrorists, numbering over 100, stormed the area on Sunday. Reports indicate that 31 residents, including women, children, and men, were abducted during the terrifying incident.
Batsari Local Government Area, where Tashar Nagulle is situated, has witnessed an alarming surge in terrorist activities in recent weeks, marked by twin attacks on security formations. Witnesses recount a harrowing experience as the attackers, some disguised in military camouflage, infiltrated the community, tricking residents with false claims of being security agents.
The tragic event further underscores the escalating security challenges faced by vulnerable communities in North-west Nigeria. Despite delayed intervention, authorities are grappling with the aftermath, leaving residents in fear and uncertainty.
The police spokesperson's unavailability for comment adds to the urgency of addressing the mounting security crisis in the region.