Bride injured, two k!lled and guests abducted as bandits attack wedding convoy in Katsina state

Suspected bandits have attacked a wedding convoy in Unguwar Nagunda, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, k!lling at least two people and injuring several others. According to a Katsina-based security analyst Malam Bakatsine, the attack comes at a time when the Katsina State Government says it is preparing to pardon 70 detained bandits, citing improved security following peace talks held across several local government areas. He noted that several people, including the bride, were injured during the attack, while an unknown number of wedding guests were abducted.  "Residents report heavy gunfire and widespread panic as the bandits struck. At least two people were killed, several others injured including the bride and an unknown number of wedding guests were abducted, he said. "As of this morning, families are still trying to confirm how many people were taken.  The post Bride injured, two k!lled and guests abducted as bandits attack wedding convoy in Katsina state appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.