Two protesters have been killed in Katsina State as residents of Malumfashi communities blocked major highways to protest persistent bandit attacks and the collapse of a government-brokered peace agreement. According to Daily Trust, the demonstration turned violent when security forces intervened, resulting in casualties amid growing frustration over worsening insecurity in rural areas.
Key Points:
Two protesters were killed during demonstrations against bandit attacks in Katsina.
Youths blocked the Funtua-Katsina highway following fresh bandit raids.
Monday’s attack left one dead and 17 abducted in the Danjanku community.
Residents say bandits have kidnapped over 30 people in one week.
Protesters accused soldiers of shooting and killing two demonstrators.
Communities reported that bandits still impose taxes despite the peace agreement.
A separate attack in Bakori left one policeman dead and nine bandits neutralized.
This violent protest underscores the complete breakdown of security in rural Northwest Nigeria, where communities feel abandoned by both government forces and failed peace initiatives with criminal elements
Sources: Daily Trust