26th May 2025!!
At least five local security operatives were killed on Saturday by suspected bandits in Maharba village, Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The attackers also set the operatives’ patrol vehicle ablaze.

Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred as the security team responded to a distress call about the presence of bandits in the area.

The assailants, estimated at around 20 and riding motorcycles, ambushed the security personnel near a riverbank close to the village.