Suspected bandits have reportedly abducted over thirty children from Kasai village in the Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Batsari is among the numerous Security Frontline Local Government Areas in Katsina State where the frequency of banditry and other criminal activities has been escalating almost daily.
At the time of filling in this report, government and security agencies were yet to comment on the issue.
However, a resident of the area, told Channels Television in a telephone call, that the fresh attack on the children, took place in the early hours of Monday.
He explained that the victims were intercepted and kidnapped by the hoodlums behind the village area while in search of firewood for cooking.
“Yes, the attack occurred yesterday Monday in the morning hours. It all began when the children numbering up to thirty went behind the Kasai village to secure firewood which, their parents will use to cook food for them.
“Unfortunately, some suspected bandits intercepted them and took them to an unknown destination.
“We do hope and pray that peace and security will be restored in our state”, he added.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, is also yet to respond to enquiries by Channels Television.
