Large Criminal Activity
Mass kidnapping by bandits in Katsina state, Nigeria
Bandits abducted at least fifteen people during raids on villages in Safana, Katsina, in a large-scale criminal operation targeting civilians.
Armed bandits carried out coordinated raids on villages in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, Nigeria, abducting at least fifteen residents for ransom. The attacks unfolded overnight, with heavily armed assailants on motorcycles moving quickly through communities, rounding up victims before fleeing into surrounding bushland. Security forces increased patrols in the area after the incident, but several victims remained in captivity as of reporting. The Katsina state government has reiterated concerns over the persistent threat of banditry and kidnappings in northwestern Nigeria.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Safana, Katsina State, Nigeria
- Date added
- 2026-04-11 06:16 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- Source published dsate/time
- 2026-04-11
- Event date/time
- 2026-04-11
- Connected threats
- Not provided