Bandits reportedly abduct at least 50 wedding guests in Katsina State

Terrorists locally dubbed as bandits have attacked and abducted about 55 wedding guests who were said to be escorting a bride home along Damari town in the Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

According to reports, residents confirmed on Friday that the attack took place on Thursday around 9pm The source further said that three local security volunteers lost their lives in the hurriedly coordinated effort to rescue the victims.

“Most of those the hoodlums attacked and abducted were those who were already crowded and riding in an open van called canter vehicle.

The victims were initially over 70, mostly friends to the bride, in which several others escaped after jumping off the moving canter van when the terrorists hijacked the van,” he said.

Sabuwa local government area has been dealing with the presence of bandits and their accomplices, who are often informants.