Many of the bandits who are part of the criminal gangs of the north-west hide out in forested areas. Credit: BBC
A Katsina State woman has narrated how bandits killed her husband and one of her children, before abducting five others, including a 19-month-old baby, during an attack on her community.
The survivor gave the account during a town hall meeting organised by NewsCentral TV on Thursday to hear from victims, survivors and other stakeholders affected by insecurity in the state and discuss possible solutions to the crisis.
Recounting the incident, the woman said the attack occurred while families were preparing for the mosque, with the assailants storming the worship centre and opening fire on residents.
She said, “It was nearly prayer time. We were preparing for the mosque, and our husbands were all in the mosque.
